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AT&T · 1 day ago

Principal Database Administration

AT&T is a leading telecommunications company, and they are seeking a Principal Database Administrator to manage their database and ERP applications. The role involves providing operational support for databases in a hybrid cloud environment, implementing best practices for Oracle technologies, and ensuring database security and performance.

CollaborationCommunications InfrastructureMobileService IndustryTelecommunicationsWireless
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Responsibilities

Responsible for database and ERP (enterprise resource planning) applications such as Oracle E-Business suite, middleware configuration, reliability, recoverability, performance, and the installation, maintenance, and upgrade of database and ERP software and related components
Provide operational database support for databases on hybrid cloud environment and many different RDBMS (relational database management systems) software levels and versions, utilizing a wide variety of RDBMS features, on many different operating system platforms for applications of differing complexities, disaster priority, mission critical designation, strategic initiatives, degree of standardization, practices, and usage of third-party software
Implement Best Practices for Oracle Exadata platform and oracle autonomous databases in cloud
Setup data replication using Golden Gate for databases on hybrid cloud environment
Migrate databases to cloud platforms (e.g., OCI (oracle cloud infrastructure) and Azure) from on-premises
Perform advanced featured databases for complex environments for high priority applications
Provide availability, performance, concurrency, integrity, security, and confidentiality of the database instances, database backups and recoveries, database disaster recovery, data replication, database growth and disk space utilization, database problem analysis and resolution, configuration files, operating system account and system level schemas, tablespaces, database patches, database upgrades, database compatibilities, database bugs and workarounds, database vendor support process, database documentation, new database release features and enhancements, special features associated with the physical RDBMS (such as real application clusters), applications consultation, SQL tuning and object management, automation, and project implementation activities, such as physical design and installation of database environments and database
Implement encryption using TDE(transparent data encryption), setup and manage database vault and manage SSL (secure socket layer) certificates
Design and implement audit features in autonomous databases using DataSafe
Administer OCI services such as object storage, compute instance, application integration, API (application programming interface), and APEX (application express)
Responsible for project design and estimating, RDBMS product certification, RDBMS product or feature subject matter expert/point of contact consultation, direction and guidance regarding database management system features, best practices development and implementation, and standards development and implementation
Implement standards for database security such as FIM (file integrity management), SOD (segregation of duties) and user access management

Qualification

Oracle E-Business SuiteOracle Cloud InfrastructureAzure Public CloudRDBMS AdministrationLinux Operating SystemGolden GateData EncryptionProject DesignDatabase Security StandardsSoft Skills

Required

Requires a Bachelor's degree, or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Computer Engineering
5 Years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or 5 Years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in a related occupation
Experience in Public Cloud platforms
Oracle Cloud Technology as Cloud Infrastructure Operations/Admin
Azure Public Cloud experience
Experience working with Linux Operating System
Experience in Administrating PaaS Services like Golden Gate, ATP, ADW, and Fusion ERP Services
Provisioning Oracle ATP & ADW Autonomous Data Guard
Usage Monitoring of OCI Services

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

Company

AT&T is a telecommunications company that provides wireless communications, internet and digital television services.

H1B Sponsorship

AT&T has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (575)
2024 (586)
2023 (282)
2022 (450)
2021 (271)
2020 (162)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$5.04B
Key Investors
National Telecommunications and Information Administration
2025-09-19Post Ipo Debt· $5B
2024-02-12Grant· $42.3M
2023-01-19Grant· $2.2M

Leadership Team

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Jeremy Legg
CTO
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Pascal Desroches
Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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