SQL Server / Cloud Database Administrator (DBA) - Expert

Soho Dragon

Job Description
Job Description
SQL Server / Cloud Database Administrator (DBA) – Expert - Mechanicsville, VA (Hybrid)
Key Requirements:
- Local to Virginia candidates only
- Prior State or Federal client experience
- Contract: 12 months
Role Summary
Supporting VDOT’s Tolling environment by administering, monitoring, tuning, patching, and migrating SQL Server and cloud databases. The role includes performance tuning, high availability, troubleshooting, and help desk/operational rotation support.

Key Responsibilities
• Administer SQL Server & cloud databases; maintain uptime, performance, and availability
• Diagnose/resolve deadlocks, blocking, and performance issues using Extended Events, Query Store & wait statistics
• Perform SQL Server installs, upgrades, patching, and migrations (including SQL 2012 → 2019)
• Tune Very Large Databases (2 TB+); optimize indexes and reduce resource contention
• Configure and maintain clustering, mirroring, and HA environments
• Write, debug, and optimize T-SQL; support SSIS, SSAS, and SSRS
• Work with Azure Cloud and cloud-based data platforms
• Collaborate with Engineering & Operations teams on production issues

Required Qualifications
• 6+ years of Microsoft SQL Server DBA experience (expert level)
• 3–4 years hands-on upgrading E-ZPass Virginia Tolling environments (SQL 2012 → SQL 2019)
• Strong experience with clustering, mirroring, HA, and VLDBs (2 TB+)
• Proficiency in T-SQL, Extended Events, Query Store, DMA, and Query Tuning Assistant
• 1+ year with Azure, Snowflake, or Databricks (relevant cert may substitute)
• Experience with SSIS, SSAS, SSRS, and Windows platform support
• Knowledge of data modeling principles
• Master’s degree in CS, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Vacancy posted 2 days ago

Similar jobs that could be interesting for youBased on the SQL Server / Cloud Database Administrator (DBA) - Expert in Richmond, VA vacancy

SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA)
...SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA)Seeking a SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA) with good experience in SQL Server 2019+, database administration... ..., wait statistics, and optimization of 2TB+ Strong cloud database experience with Azure, Snowflake, and/or Databricks...
Cloud
SQL
Accylerate, LLC
Mechanicsville, VA
2 days ago
DBA, Database Administration
...certified, Microsoft Cloud Certified Partner,... ...DescriptionOracle DBA/Proficient in oracle database migration from Solaris... ...Weblogic configuration/administration including fusion... ...Loading data using SQL* Loader / Data Pump... ...the database and Web Servers • Develop, review and...
Cloud
SQL
For contractors
Technamo
Richmond, VA
2 days ago
SQL Database Administrator
...Database Administrator / Data EngineerWe are seeking a Database Administrator / Data Engineer with strong experience in migrating on-premises... ...Amazon RDS and DynamoDB. Responsible for supporting SQL Server/Cloud BAU operations. Supports production stability and performance...
Cloud
SQL
The Custom Group of Companies
Richmond, VA
3 days ago
SQL Database Administrator
...Database Administrator / Data Engineer – AWS MigrationLocation: Richmond, VADuration: 4+ MonthsAbout The RoleWe are seeking a Database Administrator... ...using Amazon RDS and DynamoDB.Responsible for supporting SQL Server/Cloud BAU operations. Supports production stability and...
Cloud
SQL
GlobalPoint
Richmond, VA
3 days ago
Oracle ERP DBA 4
...Oracle Database & System AdministratorOracle Database & System Administrator to support the DMAS accounting system, Oracle... ...communication skills·Experience with SQL, PLSQL·Experience with... ...from on-prem Private Cloud Appliance (PCA) servers to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure...
Cloud
SQL
Night shift
GlobalPoint
Richmond, VA
3 days ago
Expert Analyst- SAP Basis
$130k - $150k
...seeking a highly skilled Expert SAP Basis Engineer to lead the design, administration and optimization of... ...setupsManage and support cloud based platforms (SAP... ...closely with DBAs on database optimization strategiesProject... ...databases (Oracle, SQL Server, DB2) and Linux/Unix/...
Cloud
SQL
Full time
Temporary work
Local area
Remote work
Worldwide
Halyard Health
Richmond, VA
1 day ago
SQL Database Administrator - Must be local to Mechanicsville, VA - In-Person required
...has: Expertise working as a SQL Server DBA Expertise working with... ...Experience working with large SQL databases Expertise in writing... ...Experience working with Azure Cloud The selected candidate... ...Support SQL Server databases (administration, support, tuning)....
Cloud
SQL
Full time
Local area
HCL Global Systems Inc
Mechanicsville, VA
2 days ago
Senior Sql Database Administrator
...Information Technology Agency (VITA) Department: Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Job Title: SQL Server / Cloud Database Administrator (DBA) – Expert Duration: 12 Months Position Type: Contract Location: 9120 Lockwood Blvd, Mechanicsville, VA 2311...
Cloud
SQL
Contract work
For contractors
V Group Inc.
Mechanicsville, VA
2 days ago
Oracle GoldenGate Consultant
...with strong expertise in Oracle database administration, GoldenGate replication, high... ...Guard, ASM, Exadata, and cloud platforms. Roles and Responsibilities... ...experience as an Oracle DBA / GoldenGate Consultant.... ...and troubleshooting. Strong SQL and Oracle performance tuning...
Cloud
SQL
Contract work
PB consulting
Richmond, VA
22 days ago
Senior Sql Database Administrator
...Information Technology Agency (VITA) Department: Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Job Title: SQL Server / Cloud Database Administrator (DBA) – Expert Duration: 12 Months Position Type: Contract Location: 9120 Lockwood Blvd, Mechanicsville,...
Cloud
SQL
Contract work
For contractors
V Group
Mechanicsville, VA
14 hours ago
SQL Database Administrator - Must be local to Mechanicsville, VA - In-Person required
...\n Expertise working as a SQL Server DBA \n Expertise working with... ...Experience working with large SQL databases \n Expertise in writing... ...working with Azure Cloud \n \n The selected candidate... ...Support SQL Server databases (administration, support, tuning). \n...
Cloud
SQL
Local area
HCL Global Systems Inc
Mechanicsville, VA
3 days ago
Senior MS SQL Database Administrator
...VDOT ITD Tolling group is seeking a SQL Server / Cloud DBA to join the Tolling Eng and Ops Team... ...administer and support SQL Server and cloud databases in the Tolling group; the role also... ...SQL Server database /Cloud database administrator to join the Tolling Engineering and...
Cloud
SQL
For contractors
Cyber Resource
Mechanicsville, VA
5 days ago
Senior MS SQL Database Administrator
$40 - $75 per hour
...Job Title: Senior MS SQL Database Administrator Duration (Contract): 8 Months Client Location... ..., and maintaining enterprise SQL Server and cloud database environments. This role combines... ...Extensive expertise as a SQL Server DBA supporting mission-critical...
Cloud
SQL
Hourly pay
Contract work
Smart IMS Inc
Mechanicsville, VA
2 days ago
SQL Database Administrator
...We are seeking a Senior MS SQL Database Administrator to join the Tolling Engineering and Operations Team at the Virginia Department... ...and optimizes mission-critical, high-availability SQL Server environments and cloud database platforms supporting E-ZPass Virginia tolling...
Cloud
SQL
Contract work
For contractors
Immediate start
Shift work
Stellar Professionals
Mechanicsville, VA
2 days ago
Senior Data Engineer (AWS, Azure, GCP)
$90k - $200k
...problems and providing creative solutions for our clients. Cloud Data Engineers leverage the client’s cloud... ...Snowflake, Redshift, Databricks 5+ years of experience with SQL or NoSQL database (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL server, Oracle, Aurora, Presto, BigQuery) Expertise with...
Cloud
SQL
Work at office
Remote work
Visa sponsorship
Work visa
Flexible hours
CapTech
Richmond, VA
1 day ago
Database Administrator, Mid
$78.4k - $119.18k
...The Database Administrator, Mid oversees the stability, performance, and security of enterprise databases that support mission‑critical systems... ...and non‑production instances of platforms such as Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, or PostgreSQL, including advanced schema design,...
SQL
Contract work
Work experience placement
Work at office
ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company
Richmond, VA
3 days ago
Tolling Senior MS SQL DBA - Remote
...VDOT ITD Tolling group is seeking a SQL Server / Cloud DBA to join the Tolling Eng and Ops Team... ...administer and support SQL Server and cloud databases in the Tolling group; the role also... ...SQL Server database / Cloud database administrator to join the Tolling Engineering and...
Cloud
SQL
Remote job
Novalink Solutions LLC
Mechanicsville, VA
1 day ago
Database Administrator 2
...join our talented Team. Job Title: Database Administrator 2 Location(s): Richmond, VA... ...candidate will have strong Microsoft SQL Server administration experience, hands-on database... ...ranging from 2008 through 2019. The DBA will provide day-to-day break/fix support...
SQL
Ampcus
Richmond, VA
1 day ago
Database Administrator
Database Administrator - RemoteStefanini Group is hiring.W2 candidates Preferred!ResponsibilitiesWork along with SME to improve the documentation... ...knowledge of the following database language: MS SQL Server.Possesses and applies both specific and broad knowledge of...
SQL
Local area
Stefanini Group
Richmond, VA
4 days ago
Database Administrator
...Database AdministratorSeeking an experienced Database Administrator with strong hands-on expertise in Microsoft SQL Server, SSRS, T-SQL, database maintenance, and administration. The ideal candidate should be skilled in troubleshooting, supporting end users, maintaining...
SQL
Accylerate, LLC
Richmond, VA
1 day ago
Database Administrator
...Database AdministratorLocation: Richmond VA (Hybrid) Duration: 11+... ...fill the position of Database Administrator. This position will be responsible... ...for but not limited to server management, database maintenance... ...experience with Microsoft SQL Server, including expertise in...
SQL
Apollo ITS
Richmond, VA
3 days ago
Database Administrator 2
...Database Administrator 2 Seeking a Database Administrator 2 for a hybrid long-term contract role... ...be responsible for but not limited to server management, database maintenance, and collaborating... ...responsible experience with Microsoft SQL Server, including expertise in SQL...
SQL
Long term contract
VTal Technology Solutions
Richmond, VA
1 day ago
Senior Database Administrator
$55 - $60 per hour
...- $60hr Job Overview: Our client is seeking a SQL Server database and Cloud database administrator to join the Tolling Engineering and Operations Team.... ...Qualifications: Expertise working as a SQL Server DBA. Expertise working with SQL clustering, mirroring,...
Cloud
SQL
Temporary work
Local area
CYNET SYSTEMS
Mechanicsville, VA
1 day ago
Oracle Database Administrator
...Oracle Database AdministratorSeeking a Oracle Database Administrator with good experience supporting Oracle 19c/26ai databases... ...Required Skills & Experience:Strong DBA experience in working with... ...certificationExperience with MS SQL Server 2019 or newerBachelor's degree in...
SQL
Accylerate, LLC
Richmond, VA
5 days ago
DataStage ETL Developer
...Data Warehousing, Oracle PL/SQL and MS SQL server development. Must have background in building... ...with Oracle PL/SQL and SQL Server Database Developement. - Required - 8 - Years[ ]... ...] - Experience working with SSIS,Azure Cloud, ADF and Data Bricks - Nice to have - 6...
Cloud
SQL
Contract work
For contractors
Work at office
Local area
Relocation
2 days per week
1 day per week
Syntricate Technologies
Richmond, VA
2 days ago
Full-Stack Developer with Agentic AI (Clearance Required)
$109.99k - $189.15k
...integration across systems.Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL databases: Strong foundational skills for... ...relational (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server) and non-relational (e.g., MongoDB)... ...advanced AI functionality.Experience with cloud environments: Familiarity with AWS,...
Cloud
SQL
Contract work
Work at office
Remote work
Shift work
LMI
Richmond, VA
1 day ago
Data Engineer (AWS, Azure, GCP)
$90k - $200k
...solutions for our clients. Cloud Data Engineers leverage the... ...A wide range of production database experience, usually including substantial SQL expertise, database administration, and scripting data pipelines... ...C# / C++ / C Database: SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Snowflake,...
Cloud
SQL
Work at office
Remote work
Visa sponsorship
Work visa
Flexible hours
CapTech
Richmond, VA
1 day ago
Python Developer
...practices . Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases. Experience working in cloud-based environments . Strong understanding of... ...and DevOps practices. Familiarity with SQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MongoDB, or similar databases . Experience...
Cloud
SQL
Work at office
Remote work
Visa sponsorship
Work visa
Flexible hours
CapTech Consulting
Richmond, VA
2 days ago
Data Replication Engineer
$127.4k - $212.3k
...traditional on-premises relational databases with modern cloud infrastructure. You will own... ...Scaling: Coordinate with DBA and Cloud teams to provision... ...CDC: Knowledge of Access Server, Management Console, and... ..., Oracle Redo/Archive logs, SQL Server Transaction logs, DB2...
Cloud
SQL
Full time
McKesson
Richmond, VA
3 days ago
Data Observability Architect
...integrate Monte Carlo Data Observability with Snowflake, Exadata, SQL Server, dbt, Talend, Informatica, and Denodo. Configure proactive... ..., or Denodo Nice-to-Have Skills Python AWS / GCP cloud fundamentals Utilities / Energy domain experience Smart Metering...
Cloud
SQL
Contract work
Techvilla Solutions
Richmond, VA
9 days ago

Do you want to receive more vacancies?

Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to SQL Server / Cloud Database Administrator (DBA) - Expert. Be the first to apply!