Position: - Senior MS SQL Database Administrator Req ID: 812167Location: 9120 Lockwood Blvd, Mechanicsville, VA 23116 – HybridInterview type: Both Video & In-Perso Interview SkillRequired / DesiredAmountof Experience MS SQL Server Database ManagementRequired6Years SQL Server TuningRequired3Years Upgrading E-ZPass tolling databasesRequired2Years Diagnosing and resolving deadlocks and blocking in Tolling production workloadsRequired3Years Tuning Very Large Databases (2 TB+) including index optimization, long-running workload analysis, and minimizing resource contentionRequired2Years Experience working with SSIS, SSRS & SSASRequired3Years Coding & debugging Transact SQLRequired1Years Expertise in installing, upgrading, patching and migrating SQLServer databasesRequired4Years DB Administration on Azure Cloud, Snowflake, and/or DatabricksNice to have1Years Job Description:SQL Server / Cloud DBA to join the Tolling Eng and Ops Team to administer and support SQL Server and cloud databases in the Tolling group; the role also includes help desk and application support responsibilities.
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Information Technology Division (ITD) Tolling group is seeking a SQL Server database /Cloud database administrator to join the Tolling Engineering and Operations Team. The selected candidate will administer and support SQL Server and cloud databases in the Tolling group. Additional help desk and application support responsibilities will be part of rotation with the Tolling team.The selected candidate has:Expertise working as a SQL Server DBAExpertise working with SQL clustering, mirroringand high availabilityExperience working with large SQL databasesExpertise in writing Transact SQLExperience tuning SQL Server databasesExpertise in installing, upgrading, patching andmigrating SQL Server databasesExperience working on a Windows platformExposure to SSIS, SSAS, & SSRSExperience working with Azure CloudThe selected candidate will:Monitor databases to maintain/ensure databaseuptime and availability.Troubleshoot application/database issues relatedto connectivity, access, security, etc.Tune long running SQLReview & 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 principlesBe expected toRely 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 databaseAt 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 workhistoryDemonstrated experience in communicatingeffectively using standard requirements and design artifactsMinimum 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.The successful contractor will be required to continue education at own expense to stay current with VDOT technologies. ThanksRichard Arthur Grand Technologies Inc8(A) Certified Business | CMMI (L3) | ISO 9001:2015 Certified | ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Certified NMSDC Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)Arthur Grand is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Including disability/Vets)
