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Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) Contract Daily Rate: Up to £600 (Inside IR35 via umbrella)Contract Length: 6 months initiallyLocation: Sindlesham, Wokingham (1 day per week onsite is required) Overview: Our client is seeking an experienced Oracle Database Administrator to provide essential support for Oracle and SQL Server databases within the estate. This role is vital in maintaining the systems that ensure operational continuity in the UK. As part of a dedicated DBA team, the successful candidate will be instrumental in managing an extensive Oracle database estate, ranging from legacy systems to modern deployments. Key Responsibilities: Provide 24x7 database management and administration expertise in high availability environments.Conduct proactive maintenance and monitoring of Oracle databases.utilise change, problem, incident, and release management tools effectively.Liaise with third-party service centres as necessary.Perform technical analyses and engage with other technical leads to adopt best practises.Assist in application/system transitions to ensure standby and site failover capabilities.Offer technical assistance and mentoring to junior resources.Monitor and respond to incidents and requests using workflow management tools. Knowledge and Qualifications Required: Degree or higher educational qualification, coupled with significant IT experience.ITIL certification (minimum foundation level; higher preferred).Industry-recognised technical certification in database administration. Experience Required: Extensive experience in Oracle 12-19C Database and RAC Administration.Proficient in Oracle ASM, RMAN, GoldenGate, and Enterprise Manager.Basic UNIX administration and KSH shell scripting skills.Familiarity with OpenVMS is a plus.Strong verbal and written communication skills, with experience in writing and reviewing technical documentation. Desired Experience: Proven customer-facing experience in an IT service role.Methodical and positive approach to problem-solving.Experience in supporting business-critical, real-time systems.Capability to work independently or as part of a motivated team.Previous involvement in 2nd line Out Of Hours support and on-site attendance as required. Working Environment: Hybrid working model: 1 day per week onsite.Standard hours: 9 am - 5 pm. If you are an Oracle DBA ready to make a significant impact in a critical environment, we invite you to apply. Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience. Our client looks forward to welcoming a new member to their team! Note: Only candidates who meet the eligibility requirements will be contacted for an interview. Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Location: Winnersh, UK Work Model: On-site role, with the possibility of 1 day per week working from home after the successful completion of the trial/probation period IDEMIA Public Security is a global leader in secure identity solutions, helping governments and public authorities protect people, places, and data. Through advanced biometrics, and secure digital technologies, IDEMIA Public Security supports critical missions such as border control, law enforcement, civil identity, and public safety, enabling trusted identities and safer societies around the world. The Network & Systems Administrator Engineer provides hands-on IT support and maintains the local IT infrastructure for the Winnersh office of approximately 40 employees, in line with IDEMIA standards and service-level agreements. The role ensures system availability, security, and a high level of user satisfaction while coordinating with internal IT teams and external partners. Responsabilities: • Provide Level 1 and Level 2 IT support to end users at the Winnersh site, including incident resolution and request management, • Log, categorise, prioritise, and resolve incidents and service requests using the approved ITSM tool, ensuring SLA adherence., • Deliver day-to-day on-site IT support for office users, systems, and devices, • Install, configure, and maintain operating systems, applications, and hardware, • Manage desktop devices, printers, servers, and IT assets (hardware, software, licenses), • Administer Active Directory, user access, and permissions in line with security policies, • Support and monitor server infrastructure, virtualization (VMware), and network systems, • Ensure system availability, security, backups, patching, and firmware updates, • Coordinate with external vendors and internal IT teams for issue resolution and IT projects, • Document procedures, provide user guidance, and support knowledge transfer, • Contribute to IT improvement initiatives and local/global IT projects, • Act as the local IT and infrastructure point of contact for the Winnersh/UK office., • Coordinate with central IT, infrastructure, and IT teams on, security, and service delivery matters, adhering to corporate requirements., • Work with third-party suppliers in line with ITIL Supplier Management, including vendors supporting virtualisation platforms and infrastructure services., • Escalate complex or high-impact incidents while retaining ownership through resolution. Profile: Technical Skills • Strong knowledge of Windows operating systems exposure to Microsoft 365 or equivalent enterprise platforms will be advantageous., • Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, Wi-Fi) including network hardware installation and commissioning., • Experience working with ITSM tools in an ITIL-based environment., • Windows & Linux environments, • Active Directory & user management, • Hands-on experience with virtualisation technologies (e.g. VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, or equivalent), • Hands-on experience with PGP encryption technologies (e.g. GnuPG, Symantec PGP, or equivalent), • Familiarity with endpoint security, patch management, and backup solutions., • Any working knowledge of ISO/IEC 27001, particularly controls related to access control, cryptography, and system security., • Hardware & software lifecycle management, • Firewall knowledge (advantage) Soft Skills • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, • Customer-focused mindset with a hands-on approach, • Clear communication and teamwork, • Good time management and ability to work autonomously Experience & Education • 2–5 years of relevant enterprise IT support and systems administration experience, • Professional IT qualification or equivalent practical experience Security Requirement • Baseline Security Clearance (or eligibility to obtain)

We are looking for an Administrator to join our Early Help Service on a full‑time, 3‑month fixed‑term contract or secondment to provide maternity cover.