DBA Manager
Babcock
Overview
In this role you lead the delivery and performance of critical Oracle database and middleware services that support defence and engineering operations. You will guide a specialist team, drive security, reliability and efficiency, and help transition to an in-house function while delivering new digital solutions. You work across technical teams to enable national defence and infrastructure initiatives, shaping technology and people capability. This is a leadership-focused position with impact on secure, high-availability platforms.
Pay / Benefits- Generous holiday allowance
- Matched pension scheme
- Digital GP and health checks
- Employee share scheme
- Professional fees support
- Discount and savings portal
- Lead delivery and performance of Oracle database and middleware services
- Manage system performance, security, and availability across critical platforms
- Collaborate with technical teams to implement new applications and improvements
- Develop project plans, allocate resources, and ensure timely delivery
- Drive continuous improvement through automation, optimisation, and best practices
- Strong experience with Oracle database and middleware in complex systems
- Proven leadership experience managing technical teams
- Expertise in Oracle technologies (WebLogic, SOA Suite, Identity Management, modern Oracle databases)
- Experience with Windows and Linux server environments
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for performance and reliability
- Relevant professional experience in database administration or IT infrastructure management
- ITILv4 qualification or higher - Desirable
- Security clearance eligibility to NNPI level
- leadership
- analytical thinking
- problem-solving
- Oracle WebLogic
- SOA Suite
- Identity Management
Reference: WJ-747_30230359