Database Jobs in Colorado Springs, CO

Title:

Database Administrator SME

KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.

• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.

• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

KBR is seeking a Database Administrator SME to join our team in Colorado Springs, CO. Active TS/SCI clearance required.

The Database Administrator (DBA) SME is accountable for database support and services for the Wideband C-SSE in Colorado Springs, CO by providing expert knowledge required to ensure database integrity and database replications while verifying database operations and maintenance is consistent across different systems.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides expert knowledge ensuring database integrity and replications and leads troubleshooting efforts for database problems/system errors.

• Performs database management for multiple systems with software specific applications.

• Designs, develops and implements proposed database applications to accommodate a variety of user needs.

• Analyzes database requirements of the user department, applications programming and operations.

• Actively monitors the relationship between users and applications.

• Maintains data files and documents procedures involved in performing Database User Management for all database actions.

• Manages the creation, access, and removal of database user identifications IDs).

• Writes, modifies, and executes shell management scripts and Standard Query Language (SQL) scripts to perform routine and special system procedures.

• Utilizes system resources efficiently, minimizing the impact on other system operations during database maintenance activities

• Submits recommendations for solutions that require definition of the physical structure and functional capabilities of databases and require data security and data backup/recovery specifications.

• Performs software and database configuration management.

• Coordinates and provides guidance to database management team.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• BA/BS degree and 8+ years of experience, or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree.

• Relevant database administration certifications (SQL, Oracle, Microsoft, etc.) and Security + DAF Cyberspace Workforce Management Program.

• Meet personnel security and training requirements for duties as required by DAFMAN 17- 1303, DAF Cyberspace Workforce Management Program.

Citizenship and Clearance:

• US Citizen

• Active Top Secret security clearance.

Technical Knowledge:

• Root cause analysis and corrective action on database issues.

• Design, development and sustainment of SQL Queries including stored procedures and PL/SQL code

• Develop and sustain documentation including ER Diagrams, Physical/Logical database layouts, maintenance and user guides, sizing reports, and Configuration Management documentation and other specifications.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with using specialized knowledge or skills to solve complex and unique problems.

• Expertise with database utilities for databases including, but not limited to ORACLE and SQL Server.

• Exhibits exceptional degree of ingenuity, creativity, and resourcefulness for problem solving and customer service; excellent written and verbal communications skills.

• Understanding of cybersecurity and database administration.

• Experience working with satellite communications systems highly desired.

SCHEDULED WEEKLY HOURS:

• Normal hours of operation (0730–1630 hours).

• 40 hours, 5 days a week.

• 24/7/365 immediate, on-call support.

TRAVEL:

• May require travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations, expect approximately 10%.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Basic Compensation:

$133, 300 - $166,600

This range is for the CO area only

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s work location, knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience, clearance level, contract affordability and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation:

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together

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.

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.