Senior Database Administration

Job Description

This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered.

AT&T will not hire any applicants for this position who require employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Join AT&T and reimagine the communications and technologies that connect the world. The Chief Information Office is responsible for advancing information technology performance and delivering solutions with a focus on maximizing ROI, increasing efficiency and enhancing the experience of end users. Guided by experienced leaders, Corporate Systems seamlessly integrate with advanced technology and operations to drive our enterprise forward. Our Systems Reliability and Software Delivery teams are unwavering in their commitment to excellence, ensuring every solution is robust and efficient.

This position requires database administration skills along with strong analytical problem solving and interpersonal skills. Responsibilities include administering multiple Microsoft SQL Server databases including Azure SQL managed instance administration, management of SQL object migration, utilizing the development, test, and production lifecycle of file transfers between internal and external entities, and creating and scheduling automated jobs.

• Database administration: installation, refreshes, performance tuning, backups, and recoveries
• Assist in monitoring database performance, identifying issues and implementing solutions
• Collaborate with development teams to optimize queries and improve database performance
• Server lease rolls and database upgrades for all environments.
• Configuration maintenance and monitoring of scheduled jobs at database and server level.
• Security configurations, data encryption, file transfers with other systems and assistance with any other systems administration related tasks.
• Document database configurations, processes, and troubleshooting steps.
• Code migrations from one environment to another.
• Daily production support and work with developers for researching, troubleshooting, and fixing issues.
• Data upload and ad-hoc programs/reports to pull data as per request.
• Run all monthly, quarterly and annual processes that are not automated via application and need to be run from database/server level.
• Participate in on-call rotations to support production systems

• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Takes initiative, quick learner, and desire to seek answers from team members and other groups
• Technical functional and business acumen

• 3 years of working knowledge and experience in database administration for Microsoft SQL Server or Oracle
• Experience with SSIS packages / PL/SQL system analysis
• Knowledge of Azure Cloud administration, Terraform scripts, and excellent communication skills.

• Microsoft SQL Server Database Administration including SQL Managed Instance Administration in Azure Cloud
• Oracle Database Administration
• Microsoft Azure Administration
• Scripting Tools and languages including Linux shell and Windows batch scripting
• Dev Ops:
  Terraform, CI/CD, Git Hub, Jenkins, Azure Dev Ops
• Middleware:
  Apache Tomcat
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field

$ - $

• 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)
• 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 phone.

Ready to join our team? Apply today.

#LI-Onsite Full-time office role-

Weekly

Hours:

40

Time Type:
Regular

Location:

USA, TX:
Plano / W Plano Pkwy - Adm: 3400 W Plano Pkwy

Salary Range: $ - $

It 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, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. 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.