Sr. Principal Database System Administrator- DBA

Company: Raytheon
Location: Tucson
Posted on: February 2, 2025

Job Description:

Date Posted: 2025-01-10 Country: United States of America Location: AZ888: RMS AP Bldg 928 1151 East Hermans Road Building 928, Tucson, AZ, 85706 USA Position Role Type: Onsite Sr. Principal Database System Administrator- P4- Tucson, AZ, 100% on site, must have active secret clearance, we offer relocation! About US: At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling - to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today's mission and stay ahead of tomorrow's threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. - - Raytheon is seeking a dynamic Sr Principal Database System Administrator to join our team in Tucson, Arizona. As part of our diverse and collaborative workforce, you'll play a key role in supporting critical, classified programs that have a direct impact on national security and technological advancements. In this exciting position, you will be responsible for managing and optimizing databases as well as developing, implementing, and maintaining secure, cost-efficient database environments. Your expertise will be critical in supporting the infrastructure of various classified programs, ensuring that database systems operate smoothly and securely. You will collaborate closely with program teams to define computing requirements and provide guidance in creating end-to-end solutions for complex IT infrastructure challenges. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about database technologies, secure systems, and contributing to cutting-edge programs. If you are an experienced Sr. Principal Database Administrator with a strong background in system administration, IT infrastructure, and database management, we encourage you to apply and help us shape the future of secure, classified technologies. Join us in Tucson and be part of a mission that drives real-world impact!
What You Will Do:

• Design, optimize performance, and sustainment of large-scale Oracle and SQL databases, ensuring their compliance, reliability, scalability, and efficient response time.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software engineers and system administrators, to define database requirements and specifications.
• Mentor and guide Database System -Administrators to ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of IT systems and applications within their assigned section.
• Experience administering Linux based systems to include patching, performance tuning, networking, user -management, and security hardening.
• Provide IT systems administration in a heterogeneous Microsoft Windows and Redhat -Enterprise -Linux -environment.---
• Working as a team member in a -fast-paced -technological -environment.--- Use troubleshooting techniques to resolve technical problems of a moderate to high scope and complexity to include the integration of hardware and operating systems (OS).
• Understanding -of data RAID, data backup uses and technologies. Install and configure software applications requested by end users. ---Work with Cybersecurity professionals to maintain security requirements and provide documentation and training on advanced IT processes and procedures and other tasks as assigned.
• Must be able to obtain Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 8140 / 8570 Certification requirements (CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent certification) within 6 months of start date.
• Must be able to -develop -solutions -and documentation to a variety of technical problems.
• Systems are operational 24x7 and occasionally require work effort beyond standard work hours.
• Travel -required -to other US Domestic locations as business -needs -dictate up to 10% travel.
• Full time 100% Onsite position Qualifications You Must Have:
  • Typically, bachelor's degree and 8+ years of direct system experience or a master's degree and 5+ years of directly related experience.
  • Must have experience with Database Administration, including installation, configuration, and maintenance of RDBMS (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MSSQL) and SQL scripting.
    • Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
    • Experience with Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS) solutions, such as Oracle, Postgres, or related systems.
    • Experience with Windows and Linux operating systems.
    • Experience in one of the following: Active -Directory, VMware, MySQL, networking administration experience.
    • Experience with -Server architectures. Qualifications We Prefer: -
      • Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 8140 / 8570 Certification requirements (CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent certification and an Operating System Certification)
      • Experience with NISPOM, JAFAN, JSIG, DFARS and/or DoD/RMF
      • In-depth working experience in Windows Server
      • Experience with improving database query response performance.
      • Experience in optimizing complex Oracle relational databases of significant size (P 1 Petabytes or larger).
      • Experience in developing migration strategies for RDMS systems and automating database processes.
      • Support experience for software engineering teams, including schema development for microservice applications and database bottleneck resolution.
      • Scripting Experience What We Offer
        • Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: - Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration and Innovation
        • Relocation Eligibility Learn More & Apply Now!
          • RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation - and that, in turn, requires a culture that is diverse, equitable and inclusive. We embrace individuality and diversity of thought to fuel opportunity for our employees, our customers, and our communities. We work toward progress, knowing that a more inclusive world is critical to our mission. Not just in this moment, but always. This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program. The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey. Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience. Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX. The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance. This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window. RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms

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