Database Administrator (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-09-17

Country:

United States of America

Location:

FL410: Largo FL MFG 7887 Bryan Dairy Road , Largo, FL, 33777 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​

Security Clearance:

TS/SCI - Current

Raytheon Company, Managed By Collins Aerospace.

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. 

Collins Aerospace is seeking an Onsite SQL Engineer to maintain multiple MSSQL, PostgreSQL and MySQL instances. The ideal candidate should have experience in many of the required technical skills below. This position requires working independently under limited oversight while supporting and maintaining the environment.

What You Will Do​

• Configure, manage and maintain Microsoft SQL, PostgreSQL and MySQL database servers in accordance with established best practices as applied for performance and security. May require off-hour support
• Implement and maintain SQL server DISA STIGs
• Install, configure and integrate SQL servers and support dependent applications
• Management and validation of SQL Backups as well as restoral
• Build highly available server clusters
• Document, test and implement SQL server services
• Assess and evaluate current deployments providing recommendations for enhancements
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures
• Create and defend system change requests
• Manage user requests for assistance, application installation and upgrades.
• Configuring and supporting security support infrastructure including backups, anti-virus software, patch management and vulnerability scanning.
• Install and upgrade SQL server components, when possible supporting integration of automation processes
• Troubleshoot hardware and software errors, documenting problems and resolutions, prioritizing problems, and assessing impact of issues.
• Create documentation of all work performed to capture configuration and installation procedures
• Support security staff in compliance and vulnerability audits of SQL Servers and supporting client systems, implementing security remediation, and during accreditation events
• Work with fellow engineers to identify database design changes required to support changing processes or requirements

Qualifications You Must Have 

• A strong understanding and knowledge of computer, network, and security systems.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with good interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work well independently under limited oversight, be self-directed and able to prioritize work.
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.
• Active and transferable TS/SCI U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.
• Must be able to attain and maintain a DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+ or CISSP preferred).

Qualifications We Prefer​

• Experience with Microsoft SQL, Microsoft Windows Server environment, Postgres, MySQL, and Linux.
• Understanding of basic network engineering fundamentals, including: OSI layers, IP addressing, sub-netting, TCP/IP stack, VLANs, DHCP, etc.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and applications as required.
• Demonstrated experience implementing computer security.
• Ability to adapt both an offensive and defensive mindset to support securing information systems, to quickly switch tasks based on changing priorities, to work with limited supervision, and to work with an extremely risk adverse customer and their policies.

What We Offer​

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.  ​
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.  ​
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.  ​
• Tuition reimbursement program. ​
• Student Loan Repayment Program.  ​
• Life insurance and disab