Senior Database Administration
Plano, Texas
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. When you step into a career with AT&T, you won’t just imagine the future-you’ll create it.
What you’ll do:
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, management of file transfers between internal and external entities, creating and scheduling of automated jobs.
This position is responsible for:
- 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 the scheduled jobs at database and server level.
- Security configurations, data encryptions, 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/fixing with any issues.
- Data upload and ad-hoc programs/reports to pull data as per request.
- Running 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
What you'll need:
- Excellent Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
- Takes initiative, quick learner and desire to seek answers from team members and other groups
- Technical, functional and business acumen
What you’ll bring:
- 3+ years of working knowledge and experience in database administration for Microsoft SQL Server or Oracle
- Experience with SSIS packages / PLSQL, system analysis,
- Knowledge of Azure Cloud administration, Terraform scripts, and excellent communication skills.
Desired 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
- DevOps: Terraform CI /CD, Github, Jenkins, ADO
- Middleware: Apache Tomcat
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field
Our Senior Database Administration, earns between $106,100-$178,200 USD Annual, 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)
- 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.
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Weekly Hours:
40Time Type:
RegularLocation:
USA:TX:Plano / W Plano Pkwy - Adm:3400 W Plano PkwySalary Range:
$106,100.00 - $178,200.00It 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.
Job ID R-92130 Date posted 12/03/2025
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