VA Resident Senior SQL DBA 1099/W2
Listed on 2026-10-15
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IT/Tech
Database Administrator, Cloud Computing: Infrastructure & Operations, Data Engineering, IT Consultant
The Agency ITD Tolling group is seeking a 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 Agency 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 DBA
Expertise working with SQL clustering, mirroring and high availability
Experience working with large SQL databases
Expertise in writing Transact SQL
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 + w/ failover clustering).
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)
Special Instructions to Applicants:This position requires a fingerprint-based background check.
The successful contractor will be required to continue education at own expense to stay current with Agency technologies.
Skill Required / Desired Amount of ExperienceMS SQL Server Database Management
- Required 2 Years
SQL Server Tuning
- Required 1 Years
Experience working with SSIS, SSRS & SSAS
- Desired 1 Years
Coding & debugging Transact SQL
- Required 1 Years
Expertise in installing, upgrading, patching and migrating SQLServer databases
- Required 2 Years
DB Administration on Azure Cloud, Snowflake, and/or Databricks
- Nice to have 1 Years
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