Location: Remote UK, United Kingdom

In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.

Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.

Primary Purpose of the Role:

Support the Thales business to deliver Oracle and Oracle E-Business lifecycle events (projects, upgrades, changes, etc.) and support of Oracle databases and Oracle E-Business systems

Service Offers:

Lifecycle Management Services for Oracle E-Business ApplicationsTechnical Support Services for Oracle E-Business SystemsDatabase Support for Oracle E-Business and other Oracle based databases

The role reports to the Applications & Development Chapter Lead and is a member of the Applications Management Support Team

Principal Relationships (beyond the UK IS team):

Thales Core Team in France.Business Stakeholders – Business Service owners

Key Responsibilities and Tasks:

Installation, configuration and upgrading of Oracle server software and related productsEvaluate Oracle features and Oracle related productsEstablish and maintain sound backup and recovery policies and proceduresDatabase design and implementationImplement and maintain database security (create and maintain users and roles, assign privileges)Perform database tuning and performance monitoringPerform application tuning and performance monitoringSetup and maintain documentation and standardsPlan growth and changes (capacity planning)Work as part of a teamPerform general technical trouble shooting and give consultation to development teamsInterface with Oracle Corporation for technical support.Patch Management and Version ControlAD Utilities, Cloning and patching applicationsBackups/Restores/Clones of E-Business and None E-Business systems.

Skills

Essential

Good understanding of the Oracle database, related utilities and tools

A good understanding of the underlying operating systemA good knowledge of the physical database designAbility to perform both Oracle and operating system performance tuning and monitoringKnowledge of ALL Oracle backup and recovery scenariosA good knowledge of Oracle security managementA good knowledge of how Oracle acquires and manages resourcesA good knowledge Oracle data integritySound knowledge of the implemented application systemsExperience in code migration, database change management and data management through the various stages of the development life cycleSound communication skills with management, development teams, vendors and systems administratorsContribute to a strategic database direction for the organisationAbility to handle multiple projects and deadlinesKnowledge of Concurrent Managers and SYSADMIN activitiesKnowledge of Backup and recovery (RMAN , hot and cold backups)Linux AdministrationWindows AdministrationOracle Enterprise ManagerDisaster Recovery

 Desirable

Possess a sound understanding of the businessUnderstanding/Empathy with Business Change/User Change impacts of IS changesKnowledge and experience of supporting and deploying other database technologies, i.e. Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQLExperience:

Essential

E-Business application and database implementation – OracleE-Business application and database service delivery/support – Oracle

Desirable

Use of VMware technologies and application virtualisationKnowledge of the NetApp product suite including backup productsShell scripting

Values & Behaviours:

Focus on CustomersPerform through teamingInnovateDevelop our people

Qualifications:

Essential

Degree/HND or an equivalent experience in a relevant IT subject

Desirable

Any related IS certifications/qualifications/training

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In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.

At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.

Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.

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