Senior MS SQL DBA :: Mechanicsville, VA (Remote)

Senior MS SQL DBA

Location: Mechanicsville, VA (Remote)

Duration: 08 Months

Job Overview:

Seeking for a SQL Server / Cloud DBA. Administer and support SQL Server and cloud databases, with additional help desk and application support responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor databases to ensure uptime and availability.
• Troubleshoot application/database issues related to connectivity, access, and security.
• Tune long-running SQL queries.
• Review and refine database tasks and processes.
• Use O/S scripting utilities for database maintenance and support.
• Perform SQL Server installations with failover clustering.
• Support and administer SQL Server databases.

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of experience with Microsoft SQL Server database management.
• At least 1 year of experience with SQL Server tuning.
• Experience with SSIS, SSRS, and SSAS is desired.
• Strong skills in coding and debugging Transact SQL.
• Expertise in installing, upgrading, patching, and migrating SQL Server databases.
• Experience with DB administration on Azure Cloud, Snowflake, and/or Databricks is desired.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or equivalent experience.

Desired Technologies:

• SQL Server 2019
• Cloud databases (Azure, Snowflake, and/or Databricks)