Senior Cloud Database Engineer

Title: Senior Cloud Database Engineer

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

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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 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.