Database Administrator (Oracle)

Our client Icelandair and their Digital Operations team ensures the reliability, security, and performance of the technology that keeps their airline moving. You will optimize systems, protect critical operations, and continuously seek opportunities for improvement.

We are now looking for an experienced Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) to join their team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the availability, security, and performance of their Oracle databases, while also supporting other platforms. You’ll design, configure, and monitor databases to balance backend efficiency with smooth access for end-users.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Take operational responsibility for Oracle databases and related platforms.
• Design and implement high-availability, high-performance, and cost-efficient solutions.
• Manage database backup and recovery strategies, including high-speed transaction recovery.
• Perform regular testing and evaluations to ensure data security, privacy, and integrity.
• Monitor performance, tune configurations, and apply patches and upgrades when needed.
• Provide support for Microsoft SQL databases as required.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as an Oracle Database Administrator.
• Strong expertise in Oracle database architecture, performance tuning, and backup/recovery.
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server – a plus.
• Excellent understanding of database security, integrity, and SQL.
• Excellent English proficiency (written and spoken).
  
  

What We Offer

• A key role in a motivated and supportive team where your skills will have real impact.
• A dynamic work environment with opportunities for learning and innovation.
• Flexible health benefits with Confido or Stebby
• 100% paid sick leave for the first three days
• Prime office location in Ülemiste City
  
  

Icelandair is a lively workplace with operations in Iceland, Europe, and North America. We are one of Iceland's largest and most diverse companies and work in an international, ever-changing environment where equality is valued. We fly to multiple cities in Europe, the United States, and Canada, as well as destinations within Iceland and in Greenland.

If this sounds like the challenge you’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you!

Please send us your application with your CV and take the next step in your career with Icelandair.