SQL Server DBA / Cloud Database Administrator
About The Position
The client is seeking a SQL Server database and cloud database administrator to join the Engineering and Operations Team. The selected candidate will administer and support SQL Server and cloud databases. Help desk and application support responsibilities will also be included in a team rotation. The role involves monitoring database uptime and availability; troubleshooting application and database issues involving connectivity, access, and security; tuning long-running SQL; reviewing and refining database tasks and processes; and reviewing existing database implementations to propose, execute, or direct changes. The administrator will use operating-system scripting utilities for database maintenance, diagnosis, and support, and will perform SQL Server installations, including versions 2022 and 2025+ with failover clustering. The candidate will rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, independently perform complicated tasks, work with Engineering and Operations professionals, and communicate clearly in speech and writing. The position is remote, but candidates must be local to Mechanicsville, Virginia, and attend an in-person interview.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience with Microsoft SQL Server databases; the posting also specifies 8+ years of experienced-candidate background.
- At least 1 year of experience with Azure, Snowflake, or Databricks; a certification is acceptable in lieu of experience.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or another applicable field, or equivalent skills, knowledge, and/or work history.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively using standard requirements and design artifacts.
- Experience with SQL clustering, mirroring, and high availability.
- Experience working with large SQL databases and writing Transact SQL.
- Experience installing, upgrading, patching, and migrating SQL Server databases.
- Experience working on a Windows platform.
- Knowledge of data modeling principles.
- Must be local to Mechanicsville, Virginia, for an in-person interview.
- Must provide a mobile number that is not a Google Voice number and an updated LinkedIn ID.
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to SSIS, SSAS, and SSRS.
- Experience with SQL Server 2019 or later.
- Experience administering databases on Azure Cloud, Snowflake, and/or Databricks.
- Desired experience working with SSIS, SSRS, and SSAS (the skills table lists 1 year).
- The skills table lists 1 year of experience for SQL Server tuning and coding/debugging Transact SQL.
Responsibilities
- Monitor databases to maintain and ensure uptime and availability.
- Troubleshoot application and database issues related to connectivity, access, security, and other concerns.
- Tune long-running SQL and support SQL Server database tuning.
- Review and refine database tasks and processes to align with agency and group priorities.
- Use operating-system scripting utilities to support database maintenance, diagnosis, and troubleshooting.
- Review existing database implementations and propose, execute, or direct necessary changes.
- Perform SQL Server installations, including versions 2022 and 2025+ with failover clustering.
- Administer and support SQL Server databases.
- Participate in help desk and application support responsibilities as part of a team rotation.
- Work with Engineering and Operations professionals and communicate effectively.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
