Sr Staff Systems Administration Engineer - Kittyhawk ERP DBA Lead

About the Role

This combined leadership position serves as the strategic anchor for the Kittyhawk ERP ecosystem and its associated bolt-on applications. The role exists to ensure the high availability, optimal performance, and cyber compliance of the underlying database and platform infrastructure. By leveraging sophisticated automation, integrated monitoring, and metric analytics, the incumbent will drive a culture of continuous improvement, minimizing incident rates while aligning technology initiatives with broader business goals.

The day-to-day rhythm involves leading the technical vision for Oracle R12 database architectures and overseeing the full lifecycle of application support. You will coordinate critical patching, change management, and production releases, often requiring flexibility to support US hours and weekend outages. Beyond technical execution, the role focuses on leadership—coaching teams, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring synchronization with the broader Whittle DBA organization to maintain a resilient and secure environment.

About the Team

You will join GE Aerospace, an organization dedicated to professional development and challenging careers within a great work environment. This role sits within a team that values transparency, accountability, and continuous growth. You will partner closely with IT leadership, application teams, and business stakeholders to provide clear visibility into initiatives, risks, and service improvements. The team operates with a focus on stability and valid support of the Kittyhawk ERP instance, ensuring that technical solutions remain vital and compliant with evolving standards.

Hiring Process

Candidates selected for this opportunity will undergo a standard evaluation process to assess technical proficiency, leadership capabilities, and cultural fit. The process typically includes an initial screening, followed by technical deep-dives and discussions regarding system design and team alignment. Successful candidates will be invited for final interviews with key stakeholders before an offer is extended.

Equal Opportunity & Compliance

GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Please note that this role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Employment is contingent upon the ability to prove U.S. Person status (e.g., U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee). Additionally, any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen. This position is remote, but eligibility to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship is required.