Skills

Bash SQL Oracle DBA Incident Response Monitoring Configuration Management Training Architecture Systems Architecture Linux Databases Shell PL/SQL

Job Specifications

Robert Half are with a Global Financial Services Organisation to recruit for a Linux/Oracle Systems Administrator (Banking) based in London on an initial 24 Month Fixed Term Contract for a Global Financial services Organisation.
Responsibilities:
Administer and optimise Oracle databases for core banking applications, ensuring high availability, performance, and security.
Manage and maintain Linux and AIX Servers hosting financial systems.
Perform OS and database upgrades, patching, and performance tuning.
Collaborate with senior IT staff and external specialists for planning and requirements.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues impacting banking services.
Implement and monitor backup and recovery strategies using RMAN and Data Guard.
Automate routine tasks via Shell Scripting and configuration management tools.
Ensure compliance with IT security policies and regulatory standards.
Participate in disaster recovery planning and testing.
Provide on-call support and incident response for production environments.
Document procedures, configurations, and operational runbooks.
Experience:
7+ years in Oracle DBA roles (including RAC, ASM, performance tuning)
Strong command of SQL and Oracle PL/SQL.
5+ years with Linux (RHEL/Oracle Linux) and AIX.
Experience with IBM Power systems
Shell Scripting (Bash, Korn) and automation tools
Monitoring tools (OEM, Nagios) and log analysis
Banking and financial systems architecture.
Experience with Flexcube environments.
Organisation:
Global Financial Services Organisation
24 Month Fixed Term Contract
Hybrid Working - London Based
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About the Company

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