SQL DBA (SQL / Cloud DBA)
- Location
- Richmond, Virginia, United States
- Salary
- Not specified
- Company
- akash pawar
Job description
• Role & Company / Project Overview Urgent requirement for a skilled SQL DBA with hands-on Cloud Database experience looking for an exciting opportunity in Richmond, VA. • Key Responsibilities & Daily Duties - Database Monitoring: Continuously monitor database health, availability, and uptime. - Troubleshooting: Resolve complex application & database issues (connectivity, access, security). - Performance Tuning: Optimize long-running SQL queries, indexes, and execution plans. - Installations & Upgrades: Perform SQL Server installations (2022, 2025+ with failover clustering), patching, & migrations. - Process Optimization: Refine existing database tasks & scripts to match agency priorities. - Automation & Scripting: Utilize OS scripting utilities for diagnostics & maintenance. - Team Support: Participate in team support rotations & collaborate with Engineering & Ops teams. • Required Qualifications, Skills & Experience - Education: Bachelor's in CS / IT or equivalent experience. - Experience Level: 2+ Years SQL Server DBA | 1+ Year Cloud (Azure / Snowflake / Databricks). - Core SQL: 2+ years experience in SQL Server 2019/2022+ administration. - Cloud Expertise: 1+ year in Azure, Snowflake, or Databricks (Cloud certifications accepted). - High Availability: Expertise in Clustering, Mirroring, Failover Clustering, & Always On. - Development: Strong T-SQL scripting, query optimization, & database tuning. - Data Concepts: Data modeling, Data Warehousing, ETL, and OLTP vs. DW knowledge. - SQL Tools: Exposure to SSIS, SSAS, & SSRS. - OS Platform: Hands-on experience administering SQL Server on Windows platforms. - Communication: Clear verbal and written documentation skills. • Working Hours, Shifts & Location Details - Location: Richmond, VA. - Participation in team support rotations. • Application Instructions Interested candidates are requested to submit their updated resume for consideration.