Job Listing Information
- 09-Oct-2026 to 23-Oct-2026 (UTC)
- Mechanicsville, VA, USA
- Full Time
- Long Term Contract Length
- 40 Weekly Hours
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.
Fill the skill matrix below:
|
Skill |
Required/Desired |
Amount |
Candidate's No. of years of experience |
|
MS SQL Server Database Management |
Required |
2 |
|
|
SQL Server Tuning |
Required |
1 |
|
|
Experience working with SSIS, SSRS & SSAS |
Desired |
1 |
|
|
Coding & debugging Transact SQL |
Required |
1 |
|
|
Expertise in installing, upgrading, patching and migrating SQLServer databases |
Required |
2 |
|
|
DB Administration on Azure Cloud, Snowflake, and/or Databricks |
Nice to have |
1 |
|