Must be VA Resident only || Senior SQL DBA || 1099/W2 Role

VLS Systems Inc; Mechanicsville (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

VLS Systems Inc. in Mechanicsville, VA invites a SQL Server / Cloud DBA to join the Tolling Engineering and Operations Team. You will administer and support SQL Server and cloud databases, with occasional help desk and application support.

The role requires monitoring uptime, troubleshooting connectivity and security, and tuning long-running SQL queries. A strong background in Transact-SQL, HA configurations, and Azure cloud platforms is essential for success.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience with Microsoft SQL Server databases.
• At least 1 year of Azure, Snowflake, or Databricks experience (certifications acceptable in lieu of experience).
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or equivalent.
• Experience communicating using standard requirements and design artifacts.

Responsibilities

• Monitor databases to maintain uptime and availability.
• Troubleshoot connectivity, access, and security issues.
• Tune long running SQL queries and optimize performance.
• Review and refine database tasks to align with priorities.
• Utilize OS scripting for maintenance and diagnostics.
• Evaluate existing implementations and propose changes as needed.
• Perform SQL Server installations (2022, 2025+) with failover clustering.
• Possess knowledge of data modeling principles.

Skills

SQL Server

Azure Cloud

High Availability

T-SQL

Windows Server

SSIS

SSAS

SSRS

Snowflake

Databricks

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS

Tools

Azure Cloud

Snowflake

Databricks

Job description

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 (2022,2025+ 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 Experience

MS 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