Senior Cloud Database Engineer – OCI & Multi-Cloud Leader

Trinzic; Beavercreek (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Senior Cloud Database Engineer to lead design, implementation, and management of enterprise cloud data infrastructure, primarily on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). The role emphasizes scalable, secure architectures across multi-cloud environments to support federal civilian agency objectives.

Responsibilities include optimizing data performance, ensuring interoperability, and guiding modernization efforts with strong leadership and collaboration across IT teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a closely related field.
• 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.
• OCI Architect Certification and OCI Implementation Specialist Certification.
• Proficiency in SQL, data modeling, performance tuning, and hands-on OCI management.
• Ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.
• Strong communication and technical leadership capabilities.

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.

Skills

Database design

Data modeling

SQL

Performance tuning

Cloud-native storage

Interoperability

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering

Tools

OCI Architect Certification

OCI Implementation Specialist Certification

Job description

KBR is seeking a Senior Cloud Database Engineer to lead design, implementation, and management of enterprise cloud data infrastructure, primarily on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). The role emphasizes scalable, secure architectures across multi-cloud environments to support federal civilian agency objectives.

Responsibilities include optimizing data performance, ensuring interoperability, and guiding modernization efforts with strong leadership and collaboration across IT teams.