Mode of Interview:- Web cam Interview OnlyLong termHybridRichmond-VALocal to VA Or Nearer to VA Candidates Only

Job Description

The Client is seeking a SQL Server database / Cloud database administrator to join the Tolling Engineering and Operations Team. The selected candidate will administer and support SQL Server and cloud databases in the Tolling group. Additional help desk and application support responsibilities will be part of rotation with the Tolling team.

Required Experience and Expertise

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

Key Responsibilities

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)

Be knowledgeable of data modeling principles

Expected Competencies

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

At least 2 years of experience w/ Microsoft SQL Server database

At least 1 year 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 and Experience

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.

Skills/Requirements

Skill Required Years

MS SQL Server Database Management Required 2 Years

SQL Server Tuning Required 1 Years

Experience working with SSIS, SSRS & SSAS Desired 1 Years

Coding & debugging Transact SQL Required 1 Years

Expertise in installing, upgrading, patching and migrating SQLServer databases Required 2 Years

DB Administration on Azure Cloud, Snowflake, and/or Databricks Nice to have 1 Years

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