Senior MS SQL DBA

Job Description

Title: Senior MS SQL DBA
Location: Mechanicsville, VA (Remote) locals preferred
Duration: Long term
Interview – Either Webcam or Inperson

The selected candidate has:
• Expertise working as a SQL Server DBA
• Expertise working with SQL clustering, mirroring and high availability
• Experience working with large SQL databases
• Expertise in writing Transact SQL
• Experience tuning SQL Server databases
• Expertise in installing, upgrading, patching and migrating SQL Server databases
• Experience working on a Windows platform
• Exposure to SSIS, SSAS, & SSRS
• Experience working with Azure Cloud

The selected candidate will:
• Monitor databases to maintain/ensure database uptime and availability.
• Troubleshoot application/database issues related to connectivity, access, security, etc.
• Tune long running SQL
• Review & refine existing database tasks and processes to better align with agency/group priorities.
• Leverage & utilize O/S scripting utilities in support of database maintenance/diagnosis/support.
• Review the existing database implementation and propose, execute, and/or direct necessary changes.
• Perform SQL Server installations (2022,2025+ w/ failover clustering).
• Support SQL Server databases (administration, support, tuning).
• Knowledgeable of data modeling principles
• Be expected to…
• Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Independently perform a variety of complicated tasks.
• Work with a team of Engineering and Operations professionals.
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both speaking and in writing.

Qualifications:
• Experience w/ Microsoft SQL Server database
• Experience of Azure, Snowflake, or Databricks experience (a certification is acceptable in lieu of experience)
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems or other applicable and/or equivalent skills, knowledge and/or work history
• Demonstrated experience in communicating effectively using standard requirements and design artifacts
• Desired knowledge of and experience with the following technologies:
• SQL Server 2019+
• Cloud databases (Azure, Snowflake, and/or Databricks)
• Special Instructions to Applicants:
• This position requires a fingerprint-based background check.
• The successful contractor will be required to continue education at own expense to stay current with VDOT technologies.

Required / Desired Skills
• MS SQL Server Database Management Required
• SQL Server Tuning Required
• Experience working with SSIS, SSRS & SSAS Desired
• Coding & debugging Transact SQL Required
• Expertise in installing, upgrading, patching and migrating SQLServer databases Required
• DB Administration on Azure Cloud, Snowflake, and/or Databricks Nice to have