Sr Staff Systems Administration Engineer - Kittyhawk ERP DBA Lead
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeRemote
location_onU-Haul Self-Storage, Philips Highway, South Metro, Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, 32207, United States
About the Team
GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We offer a great work environment with professional development opportunities and challenging careers. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
About the Role
This combined leadership role serves as the strategic guardian for the Kittyhawk ERP instance and its associated bolt-on applications. You will be responsible for defining the vision for the database and platform landscape, ensuring high availability, optimal performance, and a compliant cyber posture. The position exists to drive the synchronization of solutions with the Whittle DBA leader and to lead the technical roadmap that keeps the Kittyhawk ecosystem vital and compliant.
In this role, you will lead, coach, and develop database teams to drive performance and accountability. Your day-to-day involves overseeing the planning and delivery of Oracle and ERP initiatives, ensuring on-time, on-budget execution with strong quality and security outcomes. You will partner with vendors, senior leaders, and IT stakeholders to manage database hardware, software, and services while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards such as CMMC and SOX.
A critical component of this position is leading application support for Kittyhawk. You will coordinate the resolution of P1 incidents, lead patching activities, and manage production releases and outages. You will also be responsible for monitoring the escalation process, tracking team KPIs for incident management, and maintaining the Flightdeck in respective areas. This role requires the ability to coordinate the application support team around US hours and to lead technical upgrades that ensure the stability and valid support of the Kittyhawk ERP instance.
Hiring Process
This is a remote position. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This posting is expected to close on June 9th, 2026.
Additional Information
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person (e.g., U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, asylee, or refugee status). Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen. GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening and will not sponsor individuals for employment visas.
Work location
Work model: Remote
U-Haul Self-Storage, Philips Highway, South Metro, Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, 32207, United States
Jacksonville, Florida
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleDefine strategic vision for Kittyhawk ERP database and platform architectures
- check_circleLead, coach, and develop database teams to drive performance and growth
- check_circleOversee planning and delivery of Oracle and ERP initiatives with quality and security outcomes
- check_circleDesign and implement scalable, secure, and resilient database architectures with automation
- check_circlePartner with vendors to select and manage database hardware, software, and services
- check_circleEnsure compliance with regulatory, security, and internal policies through audits and risk management
- check_circleLead database incident and problem management to minimize business impact
- check_circleSupport and lead Kittyhawk patching activities during working and weekend hours
- check_circleLead and coordinate change management and production release activities
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's degree with 5 years experience OR Associates with 8 years OR High School with 10 years
- verified5+ years Oracle R12 DBA leadership experience
- verifiedLegal authorization to work in the U.S.
- verifiedU.S. Person status (citizen, permanent resident, asylee, or refugee)
Nice to Have
Practical experience with leadership of database and platform; Practical experience with leadership and coordination of ERP Oracle application; Experience with Kittyhawk ERP support; Understanding of Oracle Database concepts (familiar with Oracle data models, tables, Oracle data types, etc.); Understanding of Oracle database architecture; Experience with tools and management (Oracle Enterprise Manager, SQL Plus, Oracle DB, Weblogic, Apache, JAVA, etc.); Understanding of performance tuning concepts (backup, recovery, migration strategies); Oracle certification; Experience with Oracle implementation R12 or R12 Oracle support; Functional knowledge of Oracle R12 Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or Finance Oracle modules; Project management and change management knowledge; Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with stakeholders and manage teams; Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleMedical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coveragecheck_circleAccess to a 24/7 nurse-based resource and Health Coachcheck_circleEmployee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential counselingcheck_circle401(k) with company matching contributions and retirement contributionsAccess to Fidelity resources and planning consultants
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Oracle R12, Oracle Enterprise Manager, SQL Plus, Oracle DB, Weblogic, Apache, Java, CMMC, Sox.
Education: Bachelor's degree with 5 years experience OR equivalent; Associate's degree with 8 years experience OR equivalent; High School Diploma with 10 years experience OR equivalent.
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Day-to-day, the Sr Staff Systems Administration Engineer - Kittyhawk ERP DBA Lead at GE Aerospace will define strategic vision for kittyhawk erp database and platform architectures; lead, coach, and develop database teams to drive performance and growth; oversee planning and delivery of oracle and erp initiatives with quality and security outcomes; and design and implement scalable, secure, and resilient database architectures with automation.
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To qualify for the Sr Staff Systems Administration Engineer - Kittyhawk ERP DBA Lead at GE Aerospace position, applicants should have: Bachelor's degree with 5 years experience OR Associates with 8 years OR High School with 10 years; 5+ years Oracle R12 DBA leadership experience; Legal authorization to work in the U.S.; and U.S. Person status (citizen, permanent resident, asylee, or refugee).
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Key skills for Sr Staff Systems Administration Engineer - Kittyhawk ERP DBA Lead at GE Aerospace include Oracle R12; Oracle Enterprise Manager; SQL Plus; Oracle DB; Weblogic; Apache; Java; and CMMC.
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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree with 5 years experience OR equivalent; Associate's degree with 8 years experience OR equivalent; and High School Diploma with 10 years experience OR equivalent.
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