Title:

Senior Oracle and MS SCL Database Administrator

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

Why Join Us?

Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

Senior Oracle and MS SQL Database Engineer - lead and guide all design and upgrade efforts encompassing the Oracle and MS SQL Database environments across a large-scale enterprise Information Technology (IT) program.

Senior Oracle and MS SQL Database Engineer - lead and guide all design and upgrade efforts encompassing the Oracle and MS SQL Database environments across a large-scale enterprise Information Technology (IT) program.

Ensure Oracle and MS SQL Databases are operating efficiently and effectively.  Serve as an expert related to MS SQL Server internal database and to Azure SQL Database.Support database migrations and consolidations (ad-hoc and scheduled). • Oversee database replication, which may include the setup for new replication activities.Develop Service Design Packages and maintain SOPs for all Oracle and MS SQL database systems.Responsible for assuring compliance with all regulations, upgrades, and optimal performance of Oracle and MS SQL Databases, and support future planning efforts.Configure environments for and in support of all Oracle and MS SQL database related aspects of user acceptance testing, functional acceptance testing, system-level testing, database security testing, installation/migration testing, configuration/compatibility testing, and performance, load, and stress testing, as well as support of systems assurance tasks.Work on Agile teams and follow Agile methodologies, such as SCRUM.Resolve SQL Server issues related to TSQL programming, data integrity/corruption, backup/restore, setup/upgrade and add/remove components, Database mirroring, Cluster failover analysis, hangs or unresponsive servers, SQL Server administration tools, auditing issues, database maintenance plans and exceptions.Work independently, partner effective cross-groups, and manage multiple priorities and deliverables concurrently in a fast-paced environment.Understanding in Networking and TCP/IP protocols.Participate in virtualization, networking, and MS Project developments.

Minimum Qualifications:

Top Secret with SCI.Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; 16 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.Minimum of 10+ years of Database Administration (DBA) experience.Minimum of 8+ years database design including: capacity planning, configuration, migration, performance monitoring, tuning, security, data recovery and troubleshooting.Oracle DB certification; Version 12 or above.Current ITIL Foundations certification.Must have intermediate to advanced experience with SQL, with demonstrated exposure to at least two of the following versions of SQL Server (2022, 2019, 2016, 2014, 2012, or 2008).Experience with web APIs, IIS, and/or REST services.

Desired qualifications:

8 to 10 years with BS/BA or 6 to 8 years with MS/MA or 3 to 5 years with PhD.Oracle Certified Master certification is desiredStrong coding and/or SQL scripting skillsIAT Level III certification

Basic Compensation:

$120,000 to $170,000

This range is for the Maryland area only

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture.  These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company.  That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together. 

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.