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# Analyst- Database

- **Company:** Carnival UK
- **Location:** Southampton, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Backup Devices, Databases, Performance Tuning
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://eicl.fa.em5.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX/job/13871/apply/email

## About the Role

* Experience supporting enterprise-level production databases, including Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server database management systems.

 * Experience with ITIL and Change Management (ideally using ServiceNow) and password management (e.g. KeePass/Idira/Cyberark)

 * Familiar with database tools like SQL Plus, SQL Developer, SSMS and SSIS

 * Strong operational knowledge of database maintenance, performance tuning, optimisation, patching, capacity management, backups, and replication.

The ability to lead complex technical troubleshooting and provide clear guidance to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

About You: The Ideal Candidate

You are more than just your CV. You're someone who brings:

 * A clear, measured, and systematic approach to solving complex technical issues.

 * Personal accountability, sound judgement, and the ability to work effectively with minimal input.

 * A collaborative approach, with the ability to coach, mentor, and share knowledge with colleagues.

 * A continuous improvement mindset and the confidence to challenge proposals and influence customers, suppliers, partners, and peers.

## Description

In our continuous journey of growth and innovation at Carnival UK, we are seeking a Senior Analyst, Database Administrator to bring fresh insights and expertise to our technology department.

This pivotal role will involve:

 * Provide subject matter expertise across database technologies for operational and project delivery purposes

 * Manage database security, risk, compliance, capacity, performance, monitoring, backups, replication, and relationships with external vendors.

 * Act as a senior escalation point, leading incident and problem investigation, root cause analysis, and technical improvement activities.

 * Lead the administration, support, maintenance, and continuous service improvement of database technologies across our shore and ship estate.
 * This role is positioned at CUK08 level within our organisation and is available on a full-time, Fixed Term contract basis. We offer hybrid work including up to two days from home.
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