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KBRLanham, MDL6 LeadJuly 11th, 2026

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TitleDatabase Engineer, AdvisorBelong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!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.ResponsibilitiesThis is a multi-disciplinary role, encompassing database engineering (primary) as well as software development and some systems administration functionsDesign, develop, build, analyze, evaluate, and install database management systems to include database modeling and design, relational database architecture, metadata and repository creation and configuration managementWrite and tune SQL queries, stored procedures and triggers for performance and scalability.Implement comprehensive backup and database replication solutionsDesign, develop, and maintain Ansible automation artifacts used to patch and update operational assets, with minimal downtimeIn addition to Ansible, the candidate will develop, design, and maintain shell script driven systems and tooling in support of both database management and other operational needsWork EnvironmentLocation: On-Site – 8300 Professional Place, Landover, MDTravel Requirements: MinimalWorking Hours: StandardMinimum QualificationsExperience/Education:Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA orMinimum of 6 years with MS/MA orMinimum of 3 years with PhD Active Security Clearance: TS/SCIExperience patching Linux and Windows systems including OS and application level patchesDirect experience troubleshooting and repairing database replication issues in a master-master replication schemeDeep expertise in UNIX/Linux shell scripting, including advanced automation and toolingDomain knowledge of enterprise level, multi-site joint planning systems as well as practical knowledge of the architecture of such systemsBasic Compensation: $95,600 – $143,300 (This range is for Maryland only)The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.Additional CompensationKBR 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.Belong, Connect and Grow at KBRAt 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.R2126327