Database Administrator (DBA2) (Government)

AT&T•Columbia, MD

5d•Onsite

About The Position

AT&T Global Public Sector is seeking a self-motivated individual to join their talented and hardworking database administration team. This team is responsible for supporting and maintaining Microsoft SQL Server and MariaDB databases across multiple networks and architectures, both in on-premise datacenters and cloud environments. The role involves creating, maintaining, and troubleshooting these databases. The position requires a minimum of 5 days per week in the office, located at a government customer site in Laurel, MD. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server, knowledge of AWS Cloud technologies, and a desire to automate processes and think creatively to solve problems.

Requirements

Ten (10) years experience as a DBA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university, or four (4) years of additional DBA experience may be substituted.
Compliance with DOD 8570.01-M with a minimum certification of IAT Level II (CCNA - SECURITY, GICSP, GSEC, Security +, SSCP).
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 work with diverse teams in support of a common mission.
Effective communications skills.
TS/SCI with polygraph clearance.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Create, maintain, and troubleshoot Microsoft SQL Server and MariaDB databases.
Support databases hosted in on-premise datacenters and cloud environments.
Automate processes where possible.
Support diverse teams in the mission.
Support SharePoint implementations.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid Time Off and Holidays (at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Caregiver Leave
Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available
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 phone