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Per Diem Database Administrator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Database Administrator (DBA II) (Government)

Columbia, MD · On-site

$98K - $181K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

AT&T has an opening for a Database Administrator to support Public Sector Solutions ... This position requires office presence a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the ...

Database Administrator

Fort Novosel, AL · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Database Administrator. * Location : Ft. Novosel, AL. (Ft. Rucker) * Clearance : Secret Clearance ... Compensation: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Database Administrator

Saint Cloud, MN · On-site

$67K - $83K/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Database Administrator Must be in Central MN and have reasonable commute to St. Cloud, MN due to in ... Starting Pay $67,000 - $83,750 per year. (The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this ...

Our engineers ship more code per sprint with Claude Code as a pair-programmer, and we expect our DBA to do the equivalent for database work. We value candidates who are open to integrating AI into ...

Database Administrator Location: Hybrid Duration: 6 months but extendable to 18 months + Options Hours per Week: 40 (8 hrs/day) hybrid, onsite 4 days plus as needed after initial trail period of two ...

This role is based in Boston, MA and follows a hybrid schedule with 3 days onsite per week ... Oracle Database Administration: Administer, monitor, and support Oracle database environments ...

DB2 DBA

Plano, TX · On-site

Overview: Job Title: DB2 DBA Location: Plano TX- (5 Days onsite & 24x7 Rotational) Shift ... Perform database enhancement and modification as per the requirements. * Perform database recovery ...

Database Administrator

Saint Cloud, MN · On-site

$67K - $83K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Database Administrator Must be in Central MN and have reasonable commute to St. Cloud, MN due to in ... Starting Pay $67,000 - $83,750 per year. (The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this ...

ORACLE/DBA

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$53.50 - $73/hr

Oracle DBA Location: Queens & Brooklyn, NY Duration: 18 month project with likely renewal Weekly hours: 37.5 billable hours per week Mandatory skills: Oracle 12c and Oracle OBIEE 12c are mandatory ...

Oracle DBA

Richmond, VA · On-site

$50.25 - $68.25/hr

DGS - Oracle ERP Database Administrator 4 Duration: 5-10 months contract with potential extension ... Position will be compensated 1 hour per day for being on-call Monday-Friday and 2.5 hours per day ...

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How much do per diem database administrator jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for per diem database administrator in the United States is $49.16, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38.46 and $59.13 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Per Diem Database Administrator vs Contract Database Administrator?

AspectPer Diem Database AdministratorContract Database Administrator
CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor's degree in IT or related field, certifications like Microsoft SQL Server or Oracle are commonSimilar credential requirements, often with specialized certifications depending on the contract
Work EnvironmentUsually works on a day-to-day basis, often in healthcare, government, or corporate settings, with flexible or short-term assignmentsWorks on short-term projects or specific contracts, often in various industries, with defined project scopes
Employer & Industry UsageEmployed by healthcare facilities, government agencies, or corporations on a temporary basisHired through staffing agencies or directly by companies for project-based work

Both roles involve managing databases and require similar technical skills and certifications. The main difference lies in employment structure: Per Diem Database Administrators typically work on a flexible, day-to-day basis within specific organizations, while Contract Database Administrators are hired for defined projects or periods through staffing agencies or direct contracts.

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Infographic showing various Per Diem Database Administrator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $102,260 per year, or $49.2 per hour.

Database Administrator (DBA II) (Government)

AT&T

Columbia, MD • On-site

$98K - $181K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 6 days ago


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Job description

AT&T Global Public Sector is a trusted provider of secure, IP enabled, cloud-based, network solutions and professional services to the Federal Government. We are dedicated to recruiting, developing and empowering a diverse, high-performing workforce that is passionate about what they do, committed to our shared values and dedicated to our customers' mission.

Intelink Services provide interagency information sharing, content discovery, and collaboration capabilities on the IC system domains to the IC and its partners in Defense, Homeland Security, Foreign Affairs, and Law Enforcement.

AT&T has an opening for a Database Administrator to support Public Sector Solutions.

This position requires office presence a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered. Work to be performed at a government customer site in Laurel, MD.

Description of Job Duties/Responsibilities:

Looking for a self-motivated individual that wants to learn new skills as well as contribute to the growth and maturity of the processes used to support and maintain databases by a small, talented, and hardworking database administration team. This team creates, maintains, and troubleshoots Microsoft SQL Server and MariaDB databases on multiple networks using multiple architectures. The environment consists of databases hosted both in on-premise datacenters and in cloud environments.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience creating, maintaining, patching and troubleshooting issues related to Microsoft SQL Server databases, knowledge of AWS Cloud technologies, works well in a small team setting, has a desire to automate processes where possible, and a willingness to think outside the box to find solutions.

Required skills:

  • 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 with diverse teams in support of a common mission.
  • Effective communications skills.

Desired skills:

  • 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.

Required Clearance: TS/SCI with polygraph. (#ts/sci) (#polygraph)

Required Qualifications:

Ten (10) years experience as a DBA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional DBA experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree. Compliance with DOD 8570.01-M with a minimum certification of IAT Level II. (CCNA - SECURITY, GICSP, GSEC, Security +, SSCP)

Ready to join our team? Apply today!

Our Database Administrator (DBA II) (Government) earns $98,100 - $181,900 yearly. 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) *Pro-rated when working less than 40 hrs/wk.

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 wireline phone

Weekly Hours:

40

Time Type:

Regular

Location:

Columbia, Maryland

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, 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.


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