Database Manager

World Class Defence Organisation based in Chippenham, Wiltshire is currently looking to recruit a Database Manager subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract.      This role would be ideal for a candidate from a…

Pay rate £41.71/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 15 September 2026

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World Class Defence Organisation based in Chippenham, Wiltshire is currently looking to recruit a Database Manager subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract.   
 
This role would be ideal for a candidate from a Database Manager, Oracle Database Administrator or Oracle DBA background, with experience supporting and maintaining databases and systems within a mission critical environment.
 
Hourly Rate: £41.71ph (Umbrella)

Contract Duration: 6 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter)

Database Manager Job Description:

Perform database maintenance and update activities
Implement database changes as requested through change management procedures
Release new databases on system
Maintain database change control documentation
Perform routine data and software backup and archiving activities
Perform routine system maintenance and housekeeping activities to ensure optimum performance
Diagnose and rectify system failures
Re-start subsystems to recover from failures
Support the Software Manager in system, software and database configuration management activities. 
Skill Set:

Essential:

The candidate should have at least 1 – 2 years’ experience of database administration or system support within a spacecraft operation, or similar mission-critical systems environment.  Key skill areas should include the following:

General Skills:

Oracle database administration
Operating Systems:

RHEL
Solaris
Windows 2012
Windows 2022
Windows 10 
 
Desirable:

Candidates ideally should possess a degree (or equivalent qualification) in Computer Science or similar discipline.  However, this requirement may be relaxed if candidates have relevant experience

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