Title: SQL Server DBA with Azure- Hybrid
Location: Richmond, VA, United States
Length: Long term
Restriction: W2 or C2C

Description:

** **Long term*** ***IN Person Only *** *** Hybrid *** Onsite interview

SQL Server/Azure Database Administrator.

On site interview required. Must be able to work on site 3 days a week initially.

Job Description:

senior SQL Server database Azure database administrator to join the Oracle/SQL Server Database Administration Team in the Enterprise Data Management section. The selected candidate will administrator and support SQL Server databases throughout the agency.

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 Oracle and/or SQL Server databases
Expertise in installing, upgrading, patching and migrating SQL Server databases
Experience working on Windows environment
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 and 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 (2012,2014,2016 w/ failover clustering).
Support SQL Server databases (administration, support, tuning).
Knowledgeable of data modeling principals
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 Oracle & SQL Server DBAs.
Communicate clearly and effectively, both speaking and in writing.
Qualifications:

At least 2 years of Azure experience
Bachelors 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 2016/2022

Required Skills:

SQLServer Database Management 5 Years
SQL Server Tuning 2 Years
Experience working with SSIS, SSRS & SSAS 2 Years
Expertise in installing, upgrading, patching and migrating SQLServer databases 3 Years
DB Administration on Azure Cloud 2 Years
Coding & debugging Transact SQL 2 Years