Senior Database Administrator

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RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

To realize our full potential, RTX is committed to creating a company where all employees are respected, valued and supported in the pursuit of their goals. We know companies that embrace diversity in all its forms not only deliver stronger business results, but also become a force for good, fueling stronger business performance and greater opportunity for employees, partners, investors and communities to succeed.

The following position is to join our RTX Corporate, Enterprise Services, Research Center or BBN team:

Position Overview:

As a Senior Database Administrator, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining RTX’s Corporate database systems. Your responsibilities will include ensuring data integrity, availability, security, and optimal performance of databases. You’ll work with Oracle, Microsoft, MySQL, NoSQL among other database technologies, leveraging your skills to support our data infrastructure.

What You Will Do

• Database Design and Implementation.

• Build and maintain high-availability database systems based on end-users’ specifications.

• Define users and enable data distribution to the right users in an appropriate format and timely manner.

• Performance Optimization and Security:

• Utilize backup and recovery techniques to support system availability

• Ensure databases have appropriate Disaster Recovery plans and validate those plans through testing

• Minimize database downtime and manage parameters for fast query responses.

• Provide proactive and reactive data management support and training to users.

• Ensure data security, privacy, and integrity.

• Integration and Innovation:

• Collaborate with other Infrastructure and application organizations to build new database environments

• Work with data center and cloud teams to seamlessly migrate databases to new environments as part of OneRTX

• Utilize knowledge in Oracle, SQL Server, and other database technologies to support a complex, hybrid cloud environment

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience.

• Minimum 5 years working experience as a Database Administrator (DBA).

• Minimum 7 years experience with Microsoft and/or Oracle Database Technologies.

• At least 2 years experience tuning SQL queries, optimizing indexing strategies, and configuring caching mechanisms to improve system performance.

• US Citizen or US Person Required

Qualifications We Prefer

• Knowledge of Application development standards, architectures, and best practices

• Experience with ITAR and Export regulations as they apply to IT asset access control UNIX and Windows access for log review and DBA file maintenance.

• System security techniques and policies.

• Demonstrated leadership of successful process improvement initiatives.

• Demonstrated previous focus on process development and implementation that span organizational boundaries is important.

• Hands-on experience with database standards and end-user applications.

• Excellent knowledge of data backup, recovery, security, integrity, and SQL.

• Familiarity with database design, documentation, and coding.

• Previous experience with DBA case tools (frontend/backend) and third-party tools.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically about database infrastructure.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• Experience with cloud-based database services (e.g., AWS, Azure) is highly desirable.

• Strong interpersonal skills are required including good written and oral communication capability.

• Ability to effectively influence and direct the actions of those not within the direct reporting chain is essential.

What We Offer

• Robust total rewards package with compensation;

• Healthcare, Wellness, Retirement

• Work/Life Benefits

• Career Development and Recognition Programs

• Parental (including paternal) leave

• Flexible Work Schedules

• Achievement Awards

• Educational Assistance

• Child/Adult backup Care

• +many other great benefits

Learn More & Apply Now!

• Location: REMOTE

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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.

Minimum Program Qualifications

To qualify for the RTX Re-Empower Program, candidates should:

• Be on a career break of one or more year at time of application

• Have prior experience in functional area of interest

• Have interest in returning in either a full-time or part-time position

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.

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