Apollo Technology Solutions LLC is Hiring a SQL Server/Azure Database Administrator Near Richmond, VA
Job Title: SQL Server/Azure Database Administrator Location: Richmond, VA Duration: 11 Months Interview: In Person Only Must be able to work on site 3 days a week initially Job Description: The Client is seeking a senior SQL Server database / Azure database administrator to join the Oracle/SQL Server Database Administration Team in the Enterprise Data Management section. The selected candidate will administrator and support SQL Server databases throughout the agency. 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
Experience tuning Oracle and/or SQL Server databases
Expertise in installing, upgrading, patching and migrating SQL Server databases
Experience working on Windows environment
Experience working with 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 and 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 (2012, 2014, 2016 w/ failover clustering).
Support SQL Server databases (administration, support, tuning).
Knowledgeable of data modeling principals
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 Oracle & SQL Server DBAs.
Communicate clearly and effectively, both speaking and in writing.
Qualifications:
At least 5 years of experience w/ SQL Server database experience
At least 2 years of Azure 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 2016-2022
Required/Desired Skills:
SQL Server Database Management
SQL Server Tuning
Experience working with SSIS,SSRS & SSAS
Coding & debugging Transact SQL
Expertise in installing, upgrading, patching and migrating SQL Server databases