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AT&T has an opening for a Database Administrator to support Public Sector Solutions.
This position requires office presence a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered. Work to be performed at a government customer site in Laurel, MD.
Description of Job Duties/Responsibilities:
Looking for a self-motivated individual that wants to learn new skills as well as contribute to the growth and maturity of the processes used to support and maintain databases by a small, talented, and hardworking database administration team. This team creates, maintains, and troubleshoots Microsoft SQL Server and MariaDB databases on multiple networks using multiple architectures. The environment consists of databases hosted both in on-premise datacenters and in cloud environments.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience creating, maintaining, patching and troubleshooting issues related to Microsoft SQL Server databases, knowledge of AWS Cloud technologies, works well in a small team setting, has a desire to automate processes where possible, and a willingness to think outside the box to find solutions.
Required skills:
- Demonstrable experience supporting MS SQL, MariaDB, and/or Oracle databases.
- Experience with index and performance management.
- Experience troubleshooting issues with instances and applications.
- Experience with backup and recovery processes.
- Ability to with diverse teams in support of a common mission.
- Effective communications skills.
Desired skills:
- Knowledge of AWS services, specifically RDS.
- Experience with PowerShell/Python scripting to automate repetitive tasks.
- Exposure to Commvault backup solutions.
- Knowledge of SQL Server AlwaysOn.
- Knowledge of Windows Event Log Filtering.
- Knowledge of Windows Task Scheduler Setup and Management.
- Experience supporting SharePoint implementations.
Required Clearance: TS/SCI with polygraph. (#ts/sci) (#polygraph)
Required Qualifications:
Ten (10) years experience as a DBA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional DBA experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree. Compliance with DOD 8570.01-M with a minimum certification of IAT Level II. (CCNA - SECURITY, GICSP, GSEC, Security +, SSCP)
Ready to join our team? Apply today!
Our Database Administrator (DBA II) (Government) earns $98,100 - $181,900 yearly. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.
Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:
Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays) *Pro-rated when working less than 40 hrs/wk.
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Caregiver Leave
Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected · Adoption Reimbursement
Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
Life and Accidental Death Insurance
Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Extensive employee wellness programs
Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T wireline phone
Weekly Hours:
40Time Type:
RegularLocation:
Columbia, MarylandIt is the policy of AT&T to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made.
Skills Required
- Experience supporting Microsoft SQL Server, MariaDB, and/or Oracle databases.
- Index and performance management for databases.
- Troubleshooting database instances and application-related database issues.
- Backup and recovery processes and procedures.
- Ability to work with diverse teams in support of a common mission.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to be onsite a minimum of 5 days per week at the government customer site in Laurel/Columbia, MD; no relocation offered.
- Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph (TS/SCI with polygraph).
- Ten (10) years experience as a DBA in programs/contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
- Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline OR four (4) additional years of DBA experience in lieu of degree.
- Compliance with DOD 8570.01-M at a minimum IAT Level II (examples: CCNA-Security, GICSP, GSEC, Security+, SSCP).
- Knowledge of AWS services (specifically RDS).
- Experience with PowerShell or Python scripting for automation.
- Exposure to Commvault backup solutions.
- Knowledge/experience with SQL Server AlwaysOn.
- Knowledge of Windows Event Log filtering.
- Knowledge of Windows Task Scheduler setup and management.
- Experience supporting SharePoint implementations.
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