| VDOT SQL Server/Azure Database Administrator |
N/A |
VDOT SQL Server/Azure Database Administrator.
On-site interview required. Must be able to work on site 3 days a week initially.
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Information Technology Division (ITD) is seeking a 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 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 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 5 years of experience w/ SQL Server database experience
•At least 2 years of Azure 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 2016-2022
Required/Desired Skills
| Skill |
Required /Desired |
Amount |
of Experience |
| SQLServer Database Management |
Required |
5 |
Years |
| SQL Server Tuning |
Required |
2 |
Years |
| Experience working with SSIS, SSRS & SSAS |
Required |
2 |
Years |
| Coding & debugging Transact SQL |
Nice to have |
2 |
Years |
| Expertise in installing, upgrading, patching and migrating SQLServer databases |
Required |
3 |
Years |
| DB Administration on Azure Cloud |
Required |
2 |
Years |
|