Database Administrator (DBA2) (Government)
About The Position
AT&T Global Public Sector is seeking a self-motivated Database Administrator (DBA2) to support Public Sector Solutions. This role involves contributing to the growth and maturity of processes for supporting and maintaining databases within a small, talented team. The team is responsible for creating, maintaining, and troubleshooting Microsoft SQL Server and MariaDB databases across multiple networks and architectures, including both on-premise datacenters and cloud environments. 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, strong teamwork skills, a desire to automate processes, and innovative problem-solving abilities.
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.
- Experience supporting SharePoint implementations.
Responsibilities
- Create, maintain, and troubleshoot Microsoft SQL Server and MariaDB databases.
- Support databases hosted in on-premise datacenters and cloud environments.
- Support and maintain databases by a small, talented, and hardworking database administration team.
- Contribute to the growth and maturity of processes used to support and maintain databases.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
