Database Administrator

DataStaff, Inc.; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave

401k program after 6 months

Job summary

DataStaff, Inc. in Richmond, VA is seeking a Database Administrator for a long-term contract opportunity. This hybrid role will focus on database administration, server management, and application support within the IT division.

The successful candidate will maintain SQL Server environments, support SSRS reports, and collaborate with agency staff to meet project requirements. Experience with .NET, SharePoint, and Power Platform is preferred.

Qualifications

• Progressively responsible experience with Microsoft SQL Server, including SSRS, T-SQL, and database admin tasks.
• Maintaining and updating code written by other internal developers.
• Ability to troubleshoot, investigate, mitigate, and resolve technical problems.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to new systems rapidly.
• Experience providing end user technical support and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Server management and database maintenance.
• Collaborate with agency staff to derive project requirements and specifications.
• Provide support to project managers within IT and act as assistant Database Administrator.

Skills

SQL Server

SSRS

T-SQL

Code maintenance

Troubleshooting

End user support

Communication

Tools

SharePoint

Power Platform

Visual Basic

.NET

Job description

DataStaff, Inc is seeking a Database Administrator for a long-term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients located in Richmond, VA.

* This role is hybrid

Job Description:

Our client is currently seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Database Administrator. This position will be responsible for providing database application support services for the agency. Specifically, the Database Administrator will be responsible for but not limited to server management, database maintenance, and collaborating with all levels of agency staff and external agencies as needed to obtain project requirements and specifications. This position will provide support to project managers within the information technology division. This position will act as an assistant agency Database Administrator.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Progressively responsible experience with Microsoft SQL Server, including expertise in SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), T-SQL programming, database administrative tasks.
• Skilled in maintaining and updating code written by other internal developers
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• Ability to troubleshoot, investigate, mitigate, and resolve technical problems.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to new systems and procedures rapidly
• Experience with providing end user technical support and troubleshooting
• Effective oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with software, hardware, and peripherals installation, support, and troubleshooting
• Development experience in building, deploying, and supporting applications using .NET Standard 4.8+ and Visual Basic
• Ability to translate formal requirements documentation into database and program modules
• Experience in server and system administration, ensuring optimal performance, security, and reliability
• Full System Development Life Cycle experience and ability to troubleshoot and maintain code written by other developers
• Experience working with Commonwealth of Virginia IT systems and VITA greatly preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft SharePoint
• Experience with Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Applications and Data Analysis Expressions (DAX)

This opportunity is available on a corp-to-corp basis or as a W2 position with a competitive benefits package. DataStaff, Inc. offers medical, dental, and vision coverage options as well as paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave. As many of our opportunities are long-term, we also have a 401k program available for employees after 6 months.