Sr. Oracle Database Administrator

KBR, Inc; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

AD&D

FSA

Disability

PTO

Flexible schedule

Professional training and development

Job summary

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) seeks a Senior Oracle Database Administrator to join our Global Database team and ensure performance, reliability, and security of enterprise databases across on‑premises and cloud environments.

You will lead installation, backup, DR, monitoring, and security efforts, collaborating with IT, security, and application teams to support global operations and governance policies. This role requires occasional after-hours support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Minimum 15 years of hands-on Oracle DBA experience.
• Deep expertise in Oracle RAC/ASM, DATAGUARD, RMAN on Linux/Windows.
• Experience with WebLogic, APEX, Forms/Reports, and Oracle Enterprise Manager.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and optimize Oracle Server environments across on-premises and cloud infrastructure.
• Install, configure, patch, and upgrade Oracle Server instances per standards.
• Manage backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions for business continuity.
• Monitor performance and health; proactively resolve capacity and reliability issues.
• Ensure database security, access controls, encryption, and audit compliance.
• Assist design/deployment of clustering, replication, and Always On Availability Groups.

Skills

Oracle RAC

RAC/ASM

RMAN

DATAGUARD

Linux/Windows

WebLogic

APEX

Forms/Reports

Enterprise Manager

Shell scripting

Python/Perl/PowerShell

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT

Tools

Oracle Enterprise Manager

Shell scripting

Job description

Title: Sr. Oracle Database Administrator

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

KBR is seeking a Senior Oracle Database Administrator to join our Global Database team and ensure the performance, reliability, and security of enterprise database environments supporting critical business operations. In this role, you will manage, maintain, and optimize Oracle Server databases, oversee database backup and recovery processes, and support the development and implementation of database standards across the organization. You will collaborate with application, infrastructure, and security teams to troubleshoot issues, improve system performance, and ensure compliance with IT governance and data management policies. This position requires participation in an on-call rotation and occasional work outside normal business hours to support global operations.

Functional job responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and optimize Oracle Server environments across on-premises and cloud infrastructure to ensure system stability, availability, and performance
• Perform installation, configuration, patching, and upgrades of Oracle Server instances, ensuring alignment with enterprise infrastructure standards
• Implement and manage database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions to support business continuity
• Monitor database performance and system health, proactively identifying and resolving issues related to capacity, performance, and reliability
• Manage database security, including user access controls, encryption, and audit compliance in accordance with corporate IT policies
• Support the design, deployment, and maintenance of Oracle Server clustering, replication, and Always On Availability Groups
• Collaborate with infrastructure, storage, and network teams to ensure optimal database performance and system integration
• Develop and maintain operational documentation, including standard operating procedures, architecture diagrams, and configuration baselines
• Participate in an on-call rotation to provide after-hours support and respond to critical incidents affecting database operations
• Ensure adherence to IT governance, change management, and compliance standards for all database systems
• Contribute to automation, monitoring, and performance-tuning initiatives to improve database reliability and administrative efficiency

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Systems Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of 15 years of hands-on experience in database administration, including the installation, configuration, and management of enterprise-scale Oracle Server environments.
• Must have in-depth experience working in ORACLE Real Application Cluster (RAC/ASM), RDBMS 12c/18c/19c, DATAGUARD, RMAN on Linux and Windows platform.
• Working experience in ORACLE RAC WebLogic, ORACLE APEX, ORACLE FORMS/REPORTS, ORACLE Enterprise Manager, Linux shell scripting and Perl, Python, Powershell scripting.
• Proven experience in the building, configuration, troubleshooting, monitoring, and maintenance of ORACLE RAC databases with ASM and DATAGUARD environments in Linux platforms in a 24x7 environment with minimum downtime.
• Strong troubleshooting, performance tuning, capacity planning and proactive monitoring skills with strong organizational skills, as well as excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and keep management adequately informed.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQ expertise is a big plus

Work Authorization & Location

Candidates must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Permanent Residents (Green Card holders). This position offers flexibility to work remotely from a home office or from any major KBR office location, with a preference for candidates based in or near Houston, Texas.

KBR Benefits

• 401K plan with company match
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• AD&D
• flexible spending account
• disability
• paid time off
• flexible work schedule
• Professional training and development

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Company Culture and Values

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’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

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.

Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.