Tolling Senior MS SQL DBA
About The Position
We are 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.
Requirements
- 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
- Knowledgeable of data modeling principles
- 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
Nice To Haves
- SQL Server 2019+
- Cloud databases (Azure, Snowflake, and/or Databricks)
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).
Benefits
- The successful contractor will be required to continue education at own expense to stay current with VDOT technologies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
