[Hiring] Tolling Senior MS SQL DBA @Novalink Solutions LLC

Role Description

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

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 SQL Server databases.
• 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.

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).

Requirements

• Required: 2 Years - SQL Server Tuning
• Required: 1 Year - Experience working with SSIS, SSRS & SSAS
• Desired: 1 Year - Coding & debugging Transact SQL
• Required: 1 Year - Expertise in installing, upgrading, patching and migrating SQL Server databases
• Required: 2 Years - DB Administration on Azure Cloud, Snowflake, and/or Databricks

Benefits

• This position requires a fingerprint-based background check.
• The successful contractor will be required to continue education at own expense to stay current with VDOT technologies.