Senior SQL Server DBA - Hybrid (Cloud & On-Prem)

Yakshna Solutions, Inc.; Herndon (VA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Training

Professional development

Job summary

Yakshna Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Senior MS SQL Database Administrator to support Microsoft SQL Server and cloud databases in a Tolling group. The role includes database administration, tuning, and occasional desk-side support within a hybrid Mechanicsville, VA environment.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years on SQL Server, 1+ year in Azure/Snowflake/Databricks, and a Master’s degree. The job emphasizes data modeling, collaboration, and delivering reliable database services with strong

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of experience w/ Microsoft SQL Server database
• At least 1 year of Azure, Snowflake, or Databricks experience
• Master’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
• Minimum 3–4 years hands-on experience upgrading E‑Z Pass Virginia Tolling SQL Server environments from SQL 2012 to SQL 2019
• Experience diagnosing and resolving deadlocks and blocking in Tolling production workloads
• Experience tuning Very Large Databases (2 TB+) including index optimization
• Desired knowledge of SQL Server 2019+ and Cloud databases (Azure, Snowflake, and/or Databricks)

Responsibilities

• 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).
• Support SQL Server databases (administration, support, tuning).
• Knowledgeable of data modeling principles
• 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.

Job description

Yakshna Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Senior MS SQL Database Administrator to support Microsoft SQL Server and cloud databases in a Tolling group. The role includes database administration, tuning, and occasional desk-side support within a hybrid Mechanicsville, VA environment.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years on SQL Server, 1+ year in Azure/Snowflake/Databricks, and a Master’s degree. The job emphasizes data modeling, collaboration, and delivering reliable database services with strong