Senior MS SQL Database Administrator - Remote / Telecommute

Job Title: Senior MS SQL Database Administrator - Remote / Telecommute

Job Location: Mechanicsville, VA

Job Type: Contract

Pay Range: $60.00hr - $65.00hr

Job Overview:

Our client is seeking a SQL Server and Cloud Database Administrator to join the Tolling Engineering and Operations Team. The selected candidate will administer and support SQL Server and cloud databases within the group, alongside help desk and application support responsibilities assigned on a rotation basis.

Candidate Qualifications and Experience:

• 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, and SSRS.
• Experience working with Azure Cloud.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor databases to maintain and ensure database uptime and availability.
• Troubleshoot application and database issues related to connectivity, access, security, and related operational needs.
• Tune long-running SQL queries.
• Review and refine existing database tasks and processes to better align with group priorities.
• Leverage and utilize operating system scripting utilities in support of database maintenance, diagnosis, and support.
• Review the existing database implementation and propose, execute, or direct necessary changes.
• Perform SQL Server installations (2022, 2025+ with failover clustering).
• Support SQL Server databases, including administration, support, and tuning.
• Apply knowledge of data modeling principles.

Role Expectations:

• Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Independently perform a variety of complicated tasks.
• Work effectively with a team of Engineering and Operations professionals.
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of experience with Microsoft SQL Server databases.
• 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 equivalent practical work history.
• Demonstrated experience communicating effectively using standard requirements and design artifacts.

Desired Technologies:

• SQL Server 2019+.
• Cloud databases, including Azure, Snowflake, or Databricks.

Special Instructions:

• This position requires a fingerprint-based background check.
• The successful candidate will be required to pursue continuous education at their own expense to stay current with relevant technologies.

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• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities