Database Administration Specialist - Liverpool, United Kingdom - MMC Corporate

MMC Corporate

Verified Company

Liverpool, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Database Administration Specialist - Oracle, London or any of our UK locations - remote/flexible working available**
What can you expect:

Based in our London, Liverpool or from any of our other UK locations, you will be given the opportunity to work remotely
Working in a large busy diverse global team of 100 colleagues, you will be responsible for installing, creating, supporting and maintaining Oracle databases, ensuring their performance, availability and security in order to provide a stable database environment
A constant learning curve whilst given an opportunity to develop your skills long term with scope of promotion within the team in UK, stepping up globally and the opportunity to step into management roles in the team

What's in it for you**:

Benefits including a generous Pension contribution, Private Medical Insurance, Life and Health cover
An extensive suite of flexi benefits, which include a discounted gym membership, cycle scheme, Dentist & Doctor
27 days annual leave with the opportunity to buy/sell up to 5 days per annum
In addition, we also give all our colleagues one paid day each year to perform volunteer work at a nonprofit organisation
Discretionary Bonus, Corporate Discounts & flexible/remote working within a hybrid role
Employee and company sponsored training allowing you to keep abreast of current technologies we feel it's important that we always strive to expand, grow and learn

We will count on you to:

Work in a busy large global team supporting Oracle
UK restricted areas and wider UK systems
Attend project meetings, implement planned changes
Monitor ticket queues and capacity planning
Proactively monitor UK systems to identify areas of concern before they become problems
Ensure compliance with audit requirements

What you need to have:

Experience with installation, configuration, administration and monitoring of Oracle 12c/ 19c databases
Competency in Oracle RAC technology for HA/ DR methodologies and planning
Expert in performance tuning and optimization techniques
Expertise with Oracle patching, security patches and Hotfixes
Proficiency in database backup and recovery methodologies
Experience with Shell scripting with a focus on automation of repetitive tasks
Diagnosing the database issues and taking corrective actions to ensure database availability
Database capacity planning, upgrades and database migration
Proficiency in database security, audit requirements, business continuity strategy and exercise
Strong knowledge in project and resource planning; estimate project costs and timelines

What makes you stand out:

Exceptional troubleshooting and problemsolving skills
Ability to develop, support, and communicate core database engineering policies, standards, guidelines and procedures
Strong critical thinking, organisational, interpersonal communication, multitasking and prioritizing skills
Excellent attention to detail
Capacity to produce high level technical documentations and results
Understanding and experience of Change Control and ticketing systems such as ServiceNow
A strong customer focus and people skills
Experience in providing after hours emergency support
Ability to take full ownership and great mentoring skills
Experience in the handling of Financial and Personal Identifiable data, with appropriate controls

MARSH MCLENNAN

We embrace a culture that celebrates and promotes the many backgrounds, heritages and perspectives of our colleagues and clients regardless of their gender expression or identity, marital and civil partnership status, ethnic origin, nationality, age, background, disability, sexual orientation or beliefs. We are proud of our inclusive culture where everyone feels empowered to bring their whole selves to work and thrive. Learn more about our foundational values, mission and vision for the future by reviewing our _Greater Good Policy_._