Oracle / SQL Database Administrator

Role: Database Administrator Oracle/SQ The Prax Group is a British multinational independent refining, storage, distribution, and sales conglomerate dealing in crude oil, petroleum products and biofuels, headquartered in London. Our ability to deliver innovative customer solutions across the world has secured our reputation as a leading presence in the global energy market. We are looking for an experienced Database Administrator to deliver support of IT services for approx to +1200 business users, customers and IT staff worldwide. You will respond to service failures and delays in restoration as well as participating in strategic projects, purchasing and implementing IT services and solutions. You will be accountable for the operation and maintenance of our databases and IT solutions within agreed service levels, ensuring compliance with any regulations relating to the storage and operation of data and supporting the development and support teams in relation to any infrastructure and database related activities, work on IT initiatives and projects, keeping management up to date with progress or issues Proactively maintain and support the company databases and by extension the solutions To provide technical advice and guidance to in-house and external suppliers on building, delivering, implementing and supporting own area of expertise Participate in business & IT projects Ensure all IT solutions are maintained at the correct patch levels and configuration, minimising risks to Operations. Work on IT initiatives and projects, keeping management up to date with progress or issues Ensure periodic & adhoc IT reporting/data required for Audit (e.g. Operating from the Weybridge office, this role is a member of the IT team. IT is critical to operate all our business activities both operational and incident related. Ideally Degree or equivalent +5 years of relevant industry experience in database administration and application support Organisation and planning abilities, ability to work to deadlines The ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, business and IT, technical and non-technical Ability to be flexible and capable of multitasking & proritizing in a high pace environment Microsoft Server administration Project management skills, capable of taking responsibility of projects and drive them through completion Use of monitoring technologies Use of IT Service Management methodologies and tools e.g. ITIL Software deployment skills and awareness of software packaging and patch management Technical skills – Database Administration Proven understanding of relational database principles and client/server system architecture. Good technical understanding of database design, operation, management & tuning Maintain integrity of the data Implementing database related change requests Improve data models Proficiency in Oracle Databases v11, 12 and beyond, able train other member of staff Working knowledge in MS SQL Server and T-SQL Microsoft Certifications: MCSA or/and MCSE SSAS/SSIS/SSRS net Permanent position, office based in Weybridge. ~25 days of annual leave ~ Pension ~ Private Medical ~ Gym membership contribution ~ A health cash plan