Principal Database System Administrator

Date Posted:

2025-03-11

Country:

United States of America

Location:

AZ848: RMS AP Bldg 848 1151 East Hermans Road Building 848, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Principal Database System Administrator- Tucson, AZ, must have an 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 Principal Database System Administrator to join our team in Tucson, Arizona. You will 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 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 5+ years of direct system experience or a master’s degree and 3+ 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. citizensh