SQL Server / Cloud DBA :: Mechanicsville, VA

SQL Server / Cloud DBA

Location: Mechanicsville, VA

Duration: 12+ months

/Skype Hire. Onsite from day 1

Seeking a SQL Server / Cloud DBA to join the Tolling Eng and Ops Team to administer and support SQL Server and cloud databases in the Tolling group; the role also includes help desk and application support responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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.

Skills Needed

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

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