Digital Transformation Lead Milton Keynes - hybrid (2.5 days in the office; 2 days one week, 3 days the next, rotating) Upto 86,500 base salary with excellent benefits to include: 10% bonus, 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, paid parking and more! Our client is a multiple award-winning IT Cloud & Managed Services partner, run and privately owned by technologists at its very core; If you want to develop your career with a progressive company within the Private/Hybrid cloud space, this could be a great role for you! Are you a dynamic and experienced Technical Leader ready to drive IT transformation within a Managed Service Provider (MSP) environment? We are seeking a strategic and hands-on leader to oversee the end-to-end delivery and operational management of IT infrastructure services across our diverse client base. One of their major clients is based in the USA, so occasional travel will be required. Additionally, you should be prepared to participate in calls outside of 'typical' UK working hours. About the Role: As IT Transformation Lead, you will: Lead and evolve our support operations, ensuring consistently excellent service delivery. Blend deep technical knowledge in Microsoft infrastructure with operational leadership. Serve as a technical leader and escalation point for infrastructure projects and operational support. Mentor engineers and engage directly with clients to deliver exceptional service. Key Responsibilities: Operational Leadership: Lead day-to-day operations, improve support processes, and ensure adherence to SLAs and KPIs. Lead a multidisciplinary technical team, including Wintel engineers, cloud specialists and client engineers where required. Client & Service Delivery Management: Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, providing strategic guidance and operational oversight. Collaborate with account managers and project teams to align technical services with contractual commitments and business needs. Technical Leadership & Strategy: Lead infrastructure upgrade and migration projects, ensuring systems are secure, patched, and compliant. Oversee Microsoft 365 Security & Compliance technologies including Defender, Purview, and Conditional Access. People & Process: Mentor engineers, evaluate skills and training needs, and support career development. Education and Experience: The ideal candidate will have: Leadership experience in technical operations or infrastructure delivery, preferably within an MSP. Deep knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, Azure services, Microsoft Intune, and Microsoft 365 security & compliance platforms. Strong experience managing SLAs, escalations, and incident/problem workflows. Familiarity with ITIL frameworks and ISO compliant environments. Preferred Qualifications: Microsoft certifications (e.g., Azure Administrator/Architect, Windows Server, M365 Security). Experience with monitoring tools and backup/recovery systems (e.g., Veeam, Commvault, SolarWinds). Experience with Agile delivery and/or PRINCE2 methodologies. Broad understanding of IT technologies including networking, virtualisation, and other infrastructure components. Person Specification: Forward-thinking strategist and hands-on technical leader. Strong leadership and team mentoring skills. Proactive, client-first mindset with a passion for operational excellence. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-client MSP environment. Collaborative approach with the ability to challenge the status quo. Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment. Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.
Jun 06, 2025
Full time
Digital Transformation Lead Milton Keynes - hybrid (2.5 days in the office; 2 days one week, 3 days the next, rotating) Upto 86,500 base salary with excellent benefits to include: 10% bonus, 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, paid parking and more! Our client is a multiple award-winning IT Cloud & Managed Services partner, run and privately owned by technologists at its very core; If you want to develop your career with a progressive company within the Private/Hybrid cloud space, this could be a great role for you! Are you a dynamic and experienced Technical Leader ready to drive IT transformation within a Managed Service Provider (MSP) environment? We are seeking a strategic and hands-on leader to oversee the end-to-end delivery and operational management of IT infrastructure services across our diverse client base. One of their major clients is based in the USA, so occasional travel will be required. Additionally, you should be prepared to participate in calls outside of 'typical' UK working hours. About the Role: As IT Transformation Lead, you will: Lead and evolve our support operations, ensuring consistently excellent service delivery. Blend deep technical knowledge in Microsoft infrastructure with operational leadership. Serve as a technical leader and escalation point for infrastructure projects and operational support. Mentor engineers and engage directly with clients to deliver exceptional service. Key Responsibilities: Operational Leadership: Lead day-to-day operations, improve support processes, and ensure adherence to SLAs and KPIs. Lead a multidisciplinary technical team, including Wintel engineers, cloud specialists and client engineers where required. Client & Service Delivery Management: Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, providing strategic guidance and operational oversight. Collaborate with account managers and project teams to align technical services with contractual commitments and business needs. Technical Leadership & Strategy: Lead infrastructure upgrade and migration projects, ensuring systems are secure, patched, and compliant. Oversee Microsoft 365 Security & Compliance technologies including Defender, Purview, and Conditional Access. People & Process: Mentor engineers, evaluate skills and training needs, and support career development. Education and Experience: The ideal candidate will have: Leadership experience in technical operations or infrastructure delivery, preferably within an MSP. Deep knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, Azure services, Microsoft Intune, and Microsoft 365 security & compliance platforms. Strong experience managing SLAs, escalations, and incident/problem workflows. Familiarity with ITIL frameworks and ISO compliant environments. Preferred Qualifications: Microsoft certifications (e.g., Azure Administrator/Architect, Windows Server, M365 Security). Experience with monitoring tools and backup/recovery systems (e.g., Veeam, Commvault, SolarWinds). Experience with Agile delivery and/or PRINCE2 methodologies. Broad understanding of IT technologies including networking, virtualisation, and other infrastructure components. Person Specification: Forward-thinking strategist and hands-on technical leader. Strong leadership and team mentoring skills. Proactive, client-first mindset with a passion for operational excellence. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-client MSP environment. Collaborative approach with the ability to challenge the status quo. Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment. Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.
Job Title: Backup Engineer - Commvault Location: Hybrid Sheffield Duration: 9 Months Rate: £375 per day - Umbrella Only Key Experience Experience in Commvault administration, including installation, configuration, and maintenance. Must have knowledge and (preferably) experience of Commvault Hyperscale solutions Ability to be able to architect and implement a complete new Commvault solution from nothing Have a deep understanding of IntelliSnap and its integration with block storage arrays Integration of Commvault with RMAN for Oracle Databases Hands-on experience with Commvault performance tuning and optimization. Knowledge of Commvault disaster recovery solutions. Experience with Commvault data migration and upgrade projects. Familiarity with Commvault Command Center and other monitoring tools. Understanding of Commvault licensing and compliance requirements. Strong documentation (Confluence), analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong abilities with using the Commvault reporting suite, preferably with knowledge to create custom reports Must have experience working in a finance background with adherence to strong change management practices Key Skills Should have 8-10 years of experience in Commvault administration. Understanding of functional requirements and translation of business requirements into technical specifications. Good understanding of traditional Data Centre architecture as well as automation technologies. Working Experience in handling and troubleshooting Commvault systems. Experience in implementing Commvault disaster recovery solutions. Experience in working on Commvault data migration and upgrade projects. Working Experience with Commvault Command Center and other monitoring tools. Demonstrate analytical and problem management skills. Ability to coach less experienced staff
Mar 07, 2025
Contractor
Job Title: Backup Engineer - Commvault Location: Hybrid Sheffield Duration: 9 Months Rate: £375 per day - Umbrella Only Key Experience Experience in Commvault administration, including installation, configuration, and maintenance. Must have knowledge and (preferably) experience of Commvault Hyperscale solutions Ability to be able to architect and implement a complete new Commvault solution from nothing Have a deep understanding of IntelliSnap and its integration with block storage arrays Integration of Commvault with RMAN for Oracle Databases Hands-on experience with Commvault performance tuning and optimization. Knowledge of Commvault disaster recovery solutions. Experience with Commvault data migration and upgrade projects. Familiarity with Commvault Command Center and other monitoring tools. Understanding of Commvault licensing and compliance requirements. Strong documentation (Confluence), analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong abilities with using the Commvault reporting suite, preferably with knowledge to create custom reports Must have experience working in a finance background with adherence to strong change management practices Key Skills Should have 8-10 years of experience in Commvault administration. Understanding of functional requirements and translation of business requirements into technical specifications. Good understanding of traditional Data Centre architecture as well as automation technologies. Working Experience in handling and troubleshooting Commvault systems. Experience in implementing Commvault disaster recovery solutions. Experience in working on Commvault data migration and upgrade projects. Working Experience with Commvault Command Center and other monitoring tools. Demonstrate analytical and problem management skills. Ability to coach less experienced staff
Solutions Engineer/DR Architect Leeds Hybrid/Remote My client has an exciting Solutions Engineer opportunity with a leading managed services provider specialising in data protection and cyber resiliency solutions . They work globally with cutting-edge technologies to deliver disaster recovery and cybersecurity services across various industries, including legal, healthcare, consumer products, and education . About the Role: This position is perfect for someone with a strong technical background in IT systems, disaster recovery, and enterprise backup solutions. As a Solutions Engineer , you would: ? Design and lead disaster recovery implementations, tests, and activations for customers. ? Troubleshoot and maintain recovery processes , customer runbooks, and infrastructure. ? Provide technical support for disaster recovery-related issues. ? Work with networking technologies , including pfSense Firewalls, IP configurations, and connectivity troubleshooting . ? Utilise virtualisation platforms such as VMware, Nutanix, and Hyper-V . ? Engage with customers to ensure smooth disaster recovery planning and execution. ? Document processes and workflows using tools like JIRA and Zendesk . What They're Looking For: To succeed in this role, you should have: 10+ years of experience working with IT systems. Hands-on experience with virtualisation, networking, and enterprise backup/recovery solutions such as Rubrik, NetBackup, Commvault or Veeam . Proficiency in Windows & Linux operating systems, Active Directory, and SQL Server . Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Work Environment & Benefits: Some requirement to work US hours (12 - 8pm) 30% of the time Paid training , Minimal travel required (less than 10%). Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and industry-leading experts. If you're interested, apply below to be considered today!
Mar 07, 2025
Full time
Solutions Engineer/DR Architect Leeds Hybrid/Remote My client has an exciting Solutions Engineer opportunity with a leading managed services provider specialising in data protection and cyber resiliency solutions . They work globally with cutting-edge technologies to deliver disaster recovery and cybersecurity services across various industries, including legal, healthcare, consumer products, and education . About the Role: This position is perfect for someone with a strong technical background in IT systems, disaster recovery, and enterprise backup solutions. As a Solutions Engineer , you would: ? Design and lead disaster recovery implementations, tests, and activations for customers. ? Troubleshoot and maintain recovery processes , customer runbooks, and infrastructure. ? Provide technical support for disaster recovery-related issues. ? Work with networking technologies , including pfSense Firewalls, IP configurations, and connectivity troubleshooting . ? Utilise virtualisation platforms such as VMware, Nutanix, and Hyper-V . ? Engage with customers to ensure smooth disaster recovery planning and execution. ? Document processes and workflows using tools like JIRA and Zendesk . What They're Looking For: To succeed in this role, you should have: 10+ years of experience working with IT systems. Hands-on experience with virtualisation, networking, and enterprise backup/recovery solutions such as Rubrik, NetBackup, Commvault or Veeam . Proficiency in Windows & Linux operating systems, Active Directory, and SQL Server . Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Work Environment & Benefits: Some requirement to work US hours (12 - 8pm) 30% of the time Paid training , Minimal travel required (less than 10%). Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and industry-leading experts. If you're interested, apply below to be considered today!
Data Protection Engineer (Commvault) Sheffield - Hybrid (2 days in office / 3 days WFH) Contract (Inside IR35) A global technology and digital solutions company driving innovation and transformation is urgently seeking a Data Protection Engineer to join one of their end clients on a contract basis. As a Data Protection Engineer, you will have expertise in backup and recovery solutions with hands-on experience managing NetBackup, Commvault, and Veritas Cluster Server. You will play a key role in the installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of enterprise backup and recovery systems, working closely with vendors, internal teams, and business stakeholders. Essential Skills Hands on experience with NetBackup, Commvault, Hyperscale and Veritas Cluster Server RedHat Linux Administration Patch Management Shell, Python or Puppet AWS and Azure Sheffield based - hybrid Working Contract Inside IR35 up to 380 a day If you're a strong analytical problem-solver with excellent troubleshooting and communication skills, able to perform under pressure in disaster recovery scenarios, this is the perfect opportunity for you. You will work with enterprise-leading clients and gain exposure to cutting-edge backup and recovery technologies. If interested please send your CV to (url removed) or apply directly to the AD. Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Mar 06, 2025
Contractor
Data Protection Engineer (Commvault) Sheffield - Hybrid (2 days in office / 3 days WFH) Contract (Inside IR35) A global technology and digital solutions company driving innovation and transformation is urgently seeking a Data Protection Engineer to join one of their end clients on a contract basis. As a Data Protection Engineer, you will have expertise in backup and recovery solutions with hands-on experience managing NetBackup, Commvault, and Veritas Cluster Server. You will play a key role in the installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of enterprise backup and recovery systems, working closely with vendors, internal teams, and business stakeholders. Essential Skills Hands on experience with NetBackup, Commvault, Hyperscale and Veritas Cluster Server RedHat Linux Administration Patch Management Shell, Python or Puppet AWS and Azure Sheffield based - hybrid Working Contract Inside IR35 up to 380 a day If you're a strong analytical problem-solver with excellent troubleshooting and communication skills, able to perform under pressure in disaster recovery scenarios, this is the perfect opportunity for you. You will work with enterprise-leading clients and gain exposure to cutting-edge backup and recovery technologies. If interested please send your CV to (url removed) or apply directly to the AD. Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Job Title: Data Protection Engineer Location: Sheffield - 2 days a week onsite or 8 days a month onsite Duration: 6months + contract Rate: £500/day inside IR35 MUST HAVE detailed IntelliSnap experience & Banking Background Experience Project Background: Project to address identified issues with the backups of Large Databases within Client's physical server estate. The intention is to provide a service where we will integrate our storage technology and backup technology so they utilise available snapshot functionalities. Client need T&M resource to help deliver this against the agreed HLD and SDD we are currently writing. Documentation will be key for this project, and all resources will be expected to be competent with Jira and Confluence for the purposes of getting tasks complete. Requirements - Extensive experience with Commvault software - including Oracle database administration, installation and deployment of Commvault, configuration, backup and recovery and performance tuning. MUST HAVE detailed IntelliSnap experience - Has broad and deep experience of using the Commvault API's and converting these into usable automation tooling - Previous financial institution experience desired (or equivalent experience within a highly regulated/change controlled environment) - Preferred hands-on experience of Commvault's Hyperscale-X platform - Solid understanding of networking concepts, storage solutions, and virtualization technologies. - Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure. - Strong communication and collaboration skills. - Relevant certifications are a plus. Preferred Qualifications - Experience with other automation tools and Scripting languages (eg, Python, Ansible, Shell Scripting). - Familiarity with cloud platforms (eg, OCI). - Experience with containerization technologies (eg, Docker, Kubernetes).
Feb 20, 2025
Contractor
Job Title: Data Protection Engineer Location: Sheffield - 2 days a week onsite or 8 days a month onsite Duration: 6months + contract Rate: £500/day inside IR35 MUST HAVE detailed IntelliSnap experience & Banking Background Experience Project Background: Project to address identified issues with the backups of Large Databases within Client's physical server estate. The intention is to provide a service where we will integrate our storage technology and backup technology so they utilise available snapshot functionalities. Client need T&M resource to help deliver this against the agreed HLD and SDD we are currently writing. Documentation will be key for this project, and all resources will be expected to be competent with Jira and Confluence for the purposes of getting tasks complete. Requirements - Extensive experience with Commvault software - including Oracle database administration, installation and deployment of Commvault, configuration, backup and recovery and performance tuning. MUST HAVE detailed IntelliSnap experience - Has broad and deep experience of using the Commvault API's and converting these into usable automation tooling - Previous financial institution experience desired (or equivalent experience within a highly regulated/change controlled environment) - Preferred hands-on experience of Commvault's Hyperscale-X platform - Solid understanding of networking concepts, storage solutions, and virtualization technologies. - Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure. - Strong communication and collaboration skills. - Relevant certifications are a plus. Preferred Qualifications - Experience with other automation tools and Scripting languages (eg, Python, Ansible, Shell Scripting). - Familiarity with cloud platforms (eg, OCI). - Experience with containerization technologies (eg, Docker, Kubernetes).
Backup Solutions Engineer Remote Up to £70,000 per Annum VIQU have partnered with a leading data protection provider specialising in managed backup, disaster recovery, and cyber recovery services. They are seeking a Backup Solutions Engineer to join their Delivery Service team. In this client-facing role, the Backup Solutions Engineer will engage directly with C suite level global clients, providing recommendations for improvements to their data backup technologies. Responsibilities of the Backup Solutions Engineer: Run multiple regular service reviews for global customers, identifying opportunity for further services, discussing functionality, configurations, licensing and service improvements Offer customers tailored backup solutions, helping to upsell on any opportunities. Proactively keep on top of new backup technologies, helping to advise the customers around these technologies Recognise the customer roadmap, explaining how backup technologies can influence their infrastructure (networks / firewalls / servers) Production of reporting templates and assessment of SLAs and metrics Requirements of the Backup Solutions Engineer: Previous experience working in a Solutions Engineer/ Service Delivery Manager / Customer Success Manager role focusing on backup technologies for a Managed Service Provider. In depth knowledge of a range of backup and DR technologies (Rubrik, Druva, Zerto, Commvault, NetBackup etc.) Must be able to confidently talk at a high level in terms of how a backup environment works and the components that make up the environment. Technical understanding of how backup and DR products integrate with infrastructure such as Windows, M365, VMWare, Networking, Data Centres, Firewalls etc. Must be a strong communicator, having previously ran service reviews with C level customers Backup Solutions Engineer Remote Up to £70,000 per Annum To discuss this exciting opportunity in more detail, please APPLY NOW for a no obligation chat with your VIQU Consultant. Additionally, you can contact Jack McManus via (url removed). If you know someone who would be ideal for this role, by way of showing our appreciation, VIQU is offering an introduction fee up to £1,000 once your referral has successfully started work with our client (terms apply). To be the first to hear about other exciting opportunities, technology, and recruitment news, please also follow us at VIQU IT Recruitment on LinkedIn, and
Feb 11, 2025
Full time
Backup Solutions Engineer Remote Up to £70,000 per Annum VIQU have partnered with a leading data protection provider specialising in managed backup, disaster recovery, and cyber recovery services. They are seeking a Backup Solutions Engineer to join their Delivery Service team. In this client-facing role, the Backup Solutions Engineer will engage directly with C suite level global clients, providing recommendations for improvements to their data backup technologies. Responsibilities of the Backup Solutions Engineer: Run multiple regular service reviews for global customers, identifying opportunity for further services, discussing functionality, configurations, licensing and service improvements Offer customers tailored backup solutions, helping to upsell on any opportunities. Proactively keep on top of new backup technologies, helping to advise the customers around these technologies Recognise the customer roadmap, explaining how backup technologies can influence their infrastructure (networks / firewalls / servers) Production of reporting templates and assessment of SLAs and metrics Requirements of the Backup Solutions Engineer: Previous experience working in a Solutions Engineer/ Service Delivery Manager / Customer Success Manager role focusing on backup technologies for a Managed Service Provider. In depth knowledge of a range of backup and DR technologies (Rubrik, Druva, Zerto, Commvault, NetBackup etc.) Must be able to confidently talk at a high level in terms of how a backup environment works and the components that make up the environment. Technical understanding of how backup and DR products integrate with infrastructure such as Windows, M365, VMWare, Networking, Data Centres, Firewalls etc. Must be a strong communicator, having previously ran service reviews with C level customers Backup Solutions Engineer Remote Up to £70,000 per Annum To discuss this exciting opportunity in more detail, please APPLY NOW for a no obligation chat with your VIQU Consultant. Additionally, you can contact Jack McManus via (url removed). If you know someone who would be ideal for this role, by way of showing our appreciation, VIQU is offering an introduction fee up to £1,000 once your referral has successfully started work with our client (terms apply). To be the first to hear about other exciting opportunities, technology, and recruitment news, please also follow us at VIQU IT Recruitment on LinkedIn, and
Job Title: Senior Oracle Database Administrator Position Type: Full-time / Direct hire Location: Huntingdon, UK / hybrid / remote Labcorp is a leading global life sciences company that provides vital information to help doctors, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, researchers and patients make clear and confident decisions. Through our unparalleled diagnostics and drug development capabilities, we provide insights and accelerate innovations to improve health and improve lives. With more than 70,000 employees, we serve clients in more than 100 countries. Principal Functions: Maintain and support legacy environments and support projects for migrations to Corporate standard hardware/software Oracle platforms Ensure company data is secure and recoverable following regulations and guidelines Provide technical advice and support on Oracle issues to in-house developers and Operational Support Analysts Management of large databases on Oracle - including installation, design, configuration, backup & recovery, performance analysis, tuning, capacity planning/forecast and security. Collaborate with DBAs, Developers, and Architects in troubleshooting database and application errors. Actively monitor the database environment to ensure optimal performance and to prevent production issues. Backup and recovery and migration using Netbackup, Commvault, RMAN, datapump and export/import. Proactively monitor and optimize system performance using tuning, optimization, AWR, ASH, and other methods. On-Call Support on a rotational basis - including Off-Hours and Weekends. Collaborate with Data Architects on data modeling using tools such as E/R Studio. Review Oracle SQL query, DDL, DML including stored procedure, packages before deployment. Provide support for database/application deployments. Provide training in areas of specialization to other team members. Must be a team player with excellent collaboration and people skills to be able to engage in productive group discussions. Excellent verbal and written communication along with the ability to articulate technical solutions for various levels of management and technical staff. Ability to interface with users at all levels of the organization and good end-user support skills. Flexible attitude to supporting IT systems outside of the Oracle environment. Adoption of the company regulations and adherence to applicable SOPs. Development of SOP's and new procedures. Coordination and prioritization of daily activities. Ownership of Project specific tasks. Consider integration of systems and existing applications to minimize duplication of data, take into account impact analysis on exiting system at all times. Keep Management informed of any potential deficiencies regarding the ability or the support function meet required standards/objectives. Communicate effectively at different levels within the organization. Education / Qualifications Bachelor's degree in computer engineering or computer science. Proven work experience as a Database administrator Required Skills and Experience: Oracle DBA with proven experience in a mission critical production database environment, including: Oracle VM Oracle ZFS Solaris Oracle 10g, 11g, 12c and 19c Oracle 10g and 11g on Linux and Solaris Real Application Cluster (RAC), Grid Infrastructure, Oracle Clusterware. (2+ years) Recovery Manager (RMAN) database backup, recovery and cloning. Dataguard Active/Passive, Physical/Logical. Performance tuning, troubleshooting including SQL Tuning Installs, upgrades, patching including Bundle Patches, fleet patching experience. Preferred Skills and Experience: Unix scripting skills Microsoft SQL Familiarity with Toad, DBArtisan and E/R Studio. Experience in Healthcare Industry. Why us: Labcorp supported the pharmaceutical industry develop more medicines worldwide than any other company, including the top 50 best-selling drugs on the market today. We are also the world's biggest Central Lab, generating more clinical trial data than all other central laboratories combined. Our Early Phase Solutions have proved to shave off 30 % time from lead candidate to Proof of Concept. LabCorp/Covance were the first in receiving FDA approval to perform COVID19 tests using an at-home collection kit. Labcorp have been named by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers 2020. Join us and see why we are uniquely positioned to offer you not only a job, but a stable, long-term international career, and why more than 90% of the top 20 global pharmaceutical companies are repeat customers. Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer: As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. For more information about how we collect and store your personal data, please see our Privacy Statement .
Aug 01, 2022
Full time
Job Title: Senior Oracle Database Administrator Position Type: Full-time / Direct hire Location: Huntingdon, UK / hybrid / remote Labcorp is a leading global life sciences company that provides vital information to help doctors, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, researchers and patients make clear and confident decisions. Through our unparalleled diagnostics and drug development capabilities, we provide insights and accelerate innovations to improve health and improve lives. With more than 70,000 employees, we serve clients in more than 100 countries. Principal Functions: Maintain and support legacy environments and support projects for migrations to Corporate standard hardware/software Oracle platforms Ensure company data is secure and recoverable following regulations and guidelines Provide technical advice and support on Oracle issues to in-house developers and Operational Support Analysts Management of large databases on Oracle - including installation, design, configuration, backup & recovery, performance analysis, tuning, capacity planning/forecast and security. Collaborate with DBAs, Developers, and Architects in troubleshooting database and application errors. Actively monitor the database environment to ensure optimal performance and to prevent production issues. Backup and recovery and migration using Netbackup, Commvault, RMAN, datapump and export/import. Proactively monitor and optimize system performance using tuning, optimization, AWR, ASH, and other methods. On-Call Support on a rotational basis - including Off-Hours and Weekends. Collaborate with Data Architects on data modeling using tools such as E/R Studio. Review Oracle SQL query, DDL, DML including stored procedure, packages before deployment. Provide support for database/application deployments. Provide training in areas of specialization to other team members. Must be a team player with excellent collaboration and people skills to be able to engage in productive group discussions. Excellent verbal and written communication along with the ability to articulate technical solutions for various levels of management and technical staff. Ability to interface with users at all levels of the organization and good end-user support skills. Flexible attitude to supporting IT systems outside of the Oracle environment. Adoption of the company regulations and adherence to applicable SOPs. Development of SOP's and new procedures. Coordination and prioritization of daily activities. Ownership of Project specific tasks. Consider integration of systems and existing applications to minimize duplication of data, take into account impact analysis on exiting system at all times. Keep Management informed of any potential deficiencies regarding the ability or the support function meet required standards/objectives. Communicate effectively at different levels within the organization. Education / Qualifications Bachelor's degree in computer engineering or computer science. Proven work experience as a Database administrator Required Skills and Experience: Oracle DBA with proven experience in a mission critical production database environment, including: Oracle VM Oracle ZFS Solaris Oracle 10g, 11g, 12c and 19c Oracle 10g and 11g on Linux and Solaris Real Application Cluster (RAC), Grid Infrastructure, Oracle Clusterware. (2+ years) Recovery Manager (RMAN) database backup, recovery and cloning. Dataguard Active/Passive, Physical/Logical. Performance tuning, troubleshooting including SQL Tuning Installs, upgrades, patching including Bundle Patches, fleet patching experience. Preferred Skills and Experience: Unix scripting skills Microsoft SQL Familiarity with Toad, DBArtisan and E/R Studio. Experience in Healthcare Industry. Why us: Labcorp supported the pharmaceutical industry develop more medicines worldwide than any other company, including the top 50 best-selling drugs on the market today. We are also the world's biggest Central Lab, generating more clinical trial data than all other central laboratories combined. Our Early Phase Solutions have proved to shave off 30 % time from lead candidate to Proof of Concept. LabCorp/Covance were the first in receiving FDA approval to perform COVID19 tests using an at-home collection kit. Labcorp have been named by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers 2020. Join us and see why we are uniquely positioned to offer you not only a job, but a stable, long-term international career, and why more than 90% of the top 20 global pharmaceutical companies are repeat customers. Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer: As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. For more information about how we collect and store your personal data, please see our Privacy Statement .
My client, a financial services organisation based in Coventry, are looking to hire a Senior Infrastructure Engineer on an initial 6-month contract. Please note this role has been deemed inside IR35 and carries a paid to Umbrella Rate of £475 per day. Please note there is a preference for candidates who can work 2 days onsite a week. For this role, the end client is looking for someone who can (please note this role is not exhaustive): Provide authoritative and specialist Solaris expertise. Work with Architecture and other peer groups to produced detailed technical designs to meet project objectives. Lead and or contribute to Unix infrastructure builds; configuration, implementation and warranty support Ensure all solutions consider security, capacity planning, contingency and support in line with current published policies. Assist in the production and maintenance of technical documentation To be responsible for supporting the effective delivery and transition of solutions into Service Operations. Skill set wise; I am looking for candidates with knowledge of: Excellent Solaris 11 - Primary skill set Excellent RHEL 7.x/8.x Storage Technologies such as ZFS, LVM, Veritas Volume Manager, Solaris Volume Manager Scripting skills predominantly Korn Shell, Python and Pearl. Design and project implementation experience The following Skills are desirable: Configuration/Administration of Oracle (Sun) Hardware - M Series, T Series Servers, LDOMs Familiarity with PCI and non-PCI environment Appreciation of Oracle Databases and Applications (Oracle E-business, Oracle Forms, Oracle Internet Directory) Knowledge of Oracle Enterprise Manager Apache/Tomcat Web services Backup software (Commvault Simpana,) SAN technology (IBM A9000) FC-HBA & NFS connectivity and utilities. AWS & DevOps awareness and or experience If this sounds like the role for you then please apply immediately with an up to date CV!
Dec 07, 2021
Contractor
My client, a financial services organisation based in Coventry, are looking to hire a Senior Infrastructure Engineer on an initial 6-month contract. Please note this role has been deemed inside IR35 and carries a paid to Umbrella Rate of £475 per day. Please note there is a preference for candidates who can work 2 days onsite a week. For this role, the end client is looking for someone who can (please note this role is not exhaustive): Provide authoritative and specialist Solaris expertise. Work with Architecture and other peer groups to produced detailed technical designs to meet project objectives. Lead and or contribute to Unix infrastructure builds; configuration, implementation and warranty support Ensure all solutions consider security, capacity planning, contingency and support in line with current published policies. Assist in the production and maintenance of technical documentation To be responsible for supporting the effective delivery and transition of solutions into Service Operations. Skill set wise; I am looking for candidates with knowledge of: Excellent Solaris 11 - Primary skill set Excellent RHEL 7.x/8.x Storage Technologies such as ZFS, LVM, Veritas Volume Manager, Solaris Volume Manager Scripting skills predominantly Korn Shell, Python and Pearl. Design and project implementation experience The following Skills are desirable: Configuration/Administration of Oracle (Sun) Hardware - M Series, T Series Servers, LDOMs Familiarity with PCI and non-PCI environment Appreciation of Oracle Databases and Applications (Oracle E-business, Oracle Forms, Oracle Internet Directory) Knowledge of Oracle Enterprise Manager Apache/Tomcat Web services Backup software (Commvault Simpana,) SAN technology (IBM A9000) FC-HBA & NFS connectivity and utilities. AWS & DevOps awareness and or experience If this sounds like the role for you then please apply immediately with an up to date CV!
