Brandon Consulting
Brandon Consulting

SQL Server DBA / Cloud Database Administrator - Mechanicsville, VA - Remote

Mechanicsville, VA, US • Posted 4 hours ago • Updated 4 hours ago
Contract Independent
Contract W2
Contract Corp To Corp
1 Year
No Travel Required
On-site
Depends on Experience
Fitment

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Job Details

Skills

  • SQL Server
  • Migration
  • Azure

Summary

Local candidate only
In person interview only
 
The client is seeking a SQL Server database / Cloud database administrator to join the Engineering and Operations Team. The selected candidate will administer and support SQL Server and cloud databases. Additional help desk and application support responsibilities will be part of rotation with the 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.

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)

Required/Desired Skills

 
Skill Required /Desired Amount 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  

Brandon Consulting Associates, Inc. is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and has been in business for 29years.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
  • Dice Id: 10114755
  • Position Id: 11340-12945-1791553865
  • Posted 4 hours ago
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