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Senior Cloud Database Specialist

Location Chantilly, Virginia Category Engineering, Technology, & Science Job Type Full time Job Id R2107560 Posted Date 07/28/2025
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Senior Cloud Database Specialist

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBR is seeking a highly skilled Senior Cloud Database Specialist 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.

This is a contingent position based upon contract award

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: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
  • Communication: Strong communication skills required for technical leadership, stakeholder engagement, and oral presentations.

***Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident ***

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience supporting federal civilian agencies in data architecture, analytics platforms, or enterprise systems modernization.
  • Familiarity with additional cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and hybrid cloud environments.
  • Experience with data warehousing, big data ecosystems, and ETL pipeline development.
  • Knowledge of data governance frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., NIST, FISMA, FedRAMP).

Candidate Profile:

  • Strategic and technical leader with deep experience in cloud-based data systems.
  • Comfortable bridging operational needs with long-term data architecture goals.
  • Strong analytical thinker and collaborator who thrives in fast-paced federal IT environments.

The candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a national agency check and background investigation after hire to obtain a badge for facility access and user accounts.

STANDARD KBR REQUIREMENTS:

All of KBR’s employee’s must be team players, able to communicate effectively with internal and external customers, able to follow safety and quality policies, able to follow company programs, processes, procedures, practices, requirements, goals, and objectives. In addition, they must also be organized, with good time management skills.

KBR Benefits​

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule.  We support career advancement through professional training and development.​

Click here to learn more:  KBR Benefits

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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.

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