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Tolling Senior MS SQL DBA - Remote

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Tolling Senior MS SQL DBA - Remote

Posted 3 Days Ago

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In-Office or Remote

Hiring Remotely in Mechanicsville, VA

Senior level

In-Office or Remote

Hiring Remotely in Mechanicsville, VA

Senior level

Administer and support SQL Server and cloud databases for VDOT’s tolling group. Responsibilities include monitoring uptime, troubleshooting connectivity and application issues, tuning SQL, installing and upgrading clustered SQL Server environments, patching and migrating databases, refining database processes, and supporting Azure or other cloud databases. The role also includes help desk and application support rotations, data modeling, scripting, documentation, and collaboration with engineering and operations teams.

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VDOT ITD Tolling group is 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.

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Information Technology Division (ITD) Tolling group 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.

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:

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 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.

Requirements

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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