Sr. Oracle Database Administrator

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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 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 will include but are not limited to:

• 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:

• Bachelors 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

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.

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