Linux/Oracle Systems Administrator

Posted 58 minutes 42 seconds ago by Robert Half

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London, United Kingdom
Job Description

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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