Overview:
Engagement Type
Contract
The selected candidate has:
Expertise working as a SQL Server DBA
Expertise working with SQL clustering, mirroringand high availability
Experience working with large SQL databases
Expertise in writing Transact SQL
Experience tuning SQL Server databases
Expertise in installing, upgrading, patching andmigrating 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 databaseuptime and availability.
Troubleshoot application/database issues relatedto connectivity, access, security, etc.
Tune long running SQL
Review & refine existing database tasks andprocesses to better align with agency/group priorities.
Leverage & utilize O/S scripting utilitiesin support of database maintenance/diagnosis/support.
Review the existing database implementation andpropose, 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 andaccomplish goals.
Independently perform a variety of complicatedtasks.
Work with a team of Engineering and Operationsprofessionals.
Communicate clearly and effectively, bothspeaking and in writing.
Qualifications:
At least 6 years of experience w/ Microsoft SQLServer database
At least 1 year of Azure, Snowflake, orDatabricks experience (a certification is acceptable in lieu of experience)
Master's degree in computer science, informationsystems or other applicable and/or equivalent skills, knowledge and/or workhistory
Demonstrated experience in communicatingeffectively using standard requirements and design artifacts
Minimum 3-4 years hands-on experience upgradingE-ZPassVirginia Tolling SQL Server environments from SQL 2012 to SQL 2019, includingcompatibility evaluations, Query Tuning Assistant, and Database MigrationAssistant.
Experience diagnosing and resolving deadlocksand blocking in Tolling production workloads, including extended events, QueryStore, and wait statistic analysis.
Experience tuning Very Large Databases (2 TB+)including index optimization, long-running workload analysis, andminimizing resource contention.
Desired knowledge of and experience with the followingtechnologies:
SQL Server 2019+
Cloud databases (Azure, Snowflake, and/orDatabricks)
Special Instructions to Applicants:
This position requires a fingerprint-basedbackground check.
Required/Desired Skills
Skill Required/Desired Amount of Experience MS SQL Server Database Management Required 6.0 Years SQL Server Tuning Required 3.0 Years Upgrading E-ZPass tolling databases Required 2.0 Years Diagnosing and resolving deadlocks and blocking in Tolling production workloads Required 3.0 Years Tuning Very Large Databases (2 TB+) including index optimization, long-running workload analysis, and minimizing resource contention Required 2.0 Years Experience working with SSIS, SSRS & SSAS Required 3.0 Years Coding & debugging Transact SQL Required 1.0 Years Expertise in installing, upgrading, patching and migrating SQLServer databases Required 4.0 Years DB Administration on Azure Cloud, Snowflake, and/or Databricks Nice to have 1.0 Years
Skills:
MS SQL Server Database Management,SQL Server Tuning,Upgrading E-ZPass tolling databases,Diagnosing and resolving deadlocks and blocking in Tolling production workloads,Tuning Very Large Databases (2 TB+) including index optimization,long-running workload analysis,and minimizing resource contention,Experience working with SSIS,SSRS & SSAS,Coding & debugging Transact SQL,Expertise in installing,upgrading,patching and migrating SQLServer databases
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: 10230070
- Position Id: 8ab9ef482fe8c3bc2b179f459ff090ff
- Posted 9 hours ago
