SQL Server/Azure Database Administrator

Richmond, Virginia

Apollo ITS
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Job Title: SQL Server/Azure Database Administrator
Location: Richmond, VA
Duration: 11+ Months
Interview: In Person Only

Must be able to work on site 3 days a week initially

Job Description:
The Client is seeking a senior SQL Server database / Azure database administrator to join the Oracle/SQL Server Database Administration Team in the Enterprise Data Management section. The selected candidate will administrator and support SQL Server databases throughout the agency.
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 Oracle and/or SQL Server databases
  • Expertise in installing, upgrading, patching and migrating SQL Server databases
  • Experience working on Windows environment
  • Experience working with 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 and 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 (2012, 2014, 2016 w/ failover clustering).
  • Support SQL Server databases (administration, support, tuning).
  • Knowledgeable of data modeling principals
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 Oracle & SQL Server DBAs.
  • Communicate clearly and effectively, both speaking and in writing.
Qualifications:
  • At least 5 years of experience w/ SQL Server database experience
  • At least 2 years of Azure 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
Required/Desired Skills:
  • SQL Server Database Management
  • SQL Server Tuning
  • Experience working with SSIS,SSRS & SSAS
  • Coding & debugging Transact SQL
  • Expertise in installing, upgrading, patching and migrating SQL Server databases
  • DB Administration on Azure Cloud
Date Posted: 13 May 2025
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