Senior Cloud Database Engineer

Senior Cloud Database Engineer Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBR is seeking a highly skilled Senior Cloud Database Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and management of enterprise cloud data infrastructure in support of a federal civilian agency’s mission. This role is responsible for delivering scalable, secure, and efficient database architectures across multi‑cloud environments with a primary focus on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in data architecture, cloud‑native database solutions, and interoperability across diverse data systems, with the ability to support mission‑focused objectives and enterprise‑level digital transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and manage enterprise cloud‑based data infrastructure to meet evolving operational, analytical, and mission support requirements.
• Lead the development of robust, scalable database designs optimized for cloud deployment, performance, and security.
• Ensure compatibility and interoperability across distributed data sources, platforms, and applications.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to align data architecture with broader IT strategies and mission delivery objectives.
• Optimize database performance and scalability through query tuning, indexing strategies, and lifecycle management.
• Implement and maintain data security controls, backup and recovery solutions, and compliance measures aligned with federal standards.
• Document database design decisions, configurations, integrations, and operational processes.
• Provide thought leadership on the evolution of the agency’s data environment, supporting cloud migration and modernization efforts.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in cloud database architecture and management supporting large‑scale enterprise environments with 8‑10 years of progressive database experience.
• Certifications (All required): Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Architect Certification, OCI Implementation Specialist Certification.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in database design, data modeling, SQL, and performance tuning. Hands‑on experience managing data environments in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. Understanding of interoperability principles, cloud‑native storage, and integration strategies.
• Clearance Ability to obtain a TS/SCI.
• Communication: Strong communication skills required for technical leadership, stakeholder engagement, and oral presentations.
• Bachelors degree in engineering, or computer science, or equivalent work experience.

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 foster an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow.

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KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World. KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high‑quality, technology‑led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business. We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision‑makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals.

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