SQL Server database Admin - NC

Nexiva Inc; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexiva Inc in Raleigh, NC seeks a DevOps Engineer for a 6-month hybrid contract. You will integrate application development, SQL Server database administration, server operations, and Azure cloud services into a single role.

The position requires onsite presence two days a week, with potential to move to three days. You will manage Azure hosted DevOps pipelines, MS SQL databases, and Windows server environments across multiple apps.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience with Windows server administration.
• 3-5 years of SQL server database administration.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server environments, migrations, certificates, service accounts, and multi tier architectures.

Responsibilities

• Administers a portfolio of ~15 enterprise servers across app, database, web, and file/print functions.
• Manages Azure hosted DevOps and DIT hosted Production, Test, and Training environments.

Skills

Windows Server

SQL Server

Azure DevOps

Hybrid work

Tools

Azure DevOps

Job description

Job Title: DevOps Engineer
Duration: 6 Months
Location: Raleigh, NC 27603
Interview Type: Either Webcam Interview or In Person

Description:

As part of the IT team, this role integrates application development, SQL Server database administration, server and platform operations, Azure cloud services, and system maintenance into a unified role.
This is a hybrid position. The contractor will be expected to be onsite two day per week and will eventually be required onsite three days a week.

Server Administration

Administers a portfolio of approximately 15 enterprise servers across application, database, web, and file/print functions.

Manages Azure hosted Development/QA environments and DIT hosted Production, Test, and Training environments.

Supports externally hosted application servers for the Mail Service Center.

Oversees certificate management, service accounts, and security configurations for all supported servers.

Supports Windows server refresh project

Database Administration

Administers multiple SQL Server databases across Azure and DIT hosting environments.

Supports Development/QA databases and eight Production/Test/Train databases integral to agency applications.

Maintains databases serving Mail Service Center, Motor Fleet, Non Public Education, State Clearinghouse, and State Construction Office (Interscope).

Supports databases used by external vendors for Mail Service Center and State Parking.

Ensures database integrity, performance, security, and participates in platform migrations such as Windows Server 2016 to 2019.

Application Development

Serves as Azure DevOps administrator, managing iterations, sprints, pipelines, and work items.

Designs, develops, and maintains application components supporting Mail Service Center, Motor Fleet Management, Non Public Education, and State Construction (Interscope).

Develops and maintains ASP.NET web applications and standalone utilities used across multiple divisions.

Supports secure coding practices, deployment processes, and application reliability across cloud and on premise environments.

Required/Desired Skills

• 3-5 years of experience with Windows server administration
• Required
• 3-5 years of SQL server database administration
• Required
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server environments, migrations, certificates, service accounts, and multi tier architectures.
• Required
• Proficiency with Azure DevOps (pipelines, iterations, boards, work items)
• Desired
• Ability to manage complex environments across Development, QA, Test, Train, and Production.
• Required
• Willingness to work directly with non-IT agency staff
• Required