About this opportunity
HCL Global Systems Inc lists this SQL Database Administrator - Must be local to Mechanicsville, VA - In-Person required opportunity in mechanicsville, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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
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).
Knowledgeable of data modelling 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 6 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)
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-ZPass Virginia Tolling SQL Server environments from SQL 2012 to SQL 2019, including compatibility evaluations, Query Tuning Assistant, and
Skills Years of experience
MS SQL Server Database Management
SQL Server Tuning
Upgrading E-ZPass tolling databases
Diagnosing and resolving deadlocks and blocking in Tolling production workloads
Tuning Very Large Databases (2 TB+) including index optimization, long-running workload analysis, and minimizing resource contention
Experience working with SSIS, SSRS & SSAS
Coding & debugging Transact SQL
Expertise in installing, upgrading, patching and migrating SQL Server databases
DB Administration on Azure Cloud, Snowflake, and/or Databricks
Worksite address
mechanicsville, VA, 23116, US
Who can apply
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