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VDOT Tolling Senior MS SQL DBA (813262) Virginia Information Technology Agency Title/Role: VDOT Tolling Senior MS SQL DBA (813262) Region Description: Req. Status: Open No. of Openings: 1 Start Date: 10/19/2026 End Date: 06/30/2027 Worksite Address: 9120 Lockwood Blvd, Mechanicsville, VA 23116 Agency Interview Type: Either Phone or In Person Work Arrangement: Remote Short Description: Maximum Vendor Submittal Rate is $89.53/hr. Complete 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 Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Information Technology Division (ITD) Tolling group is seeking a SQL Server database / Cloud database administrator to join the Tolling Engineering and Operations Team. The selected candidate will administer and support SQL Server and cloud databases in the Tolling group. Additional help desk and application support responsibilities will be part of rotation with the Tolling team. 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 modeling 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 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) Special Instructions to Applicants: • 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. Skill Required / Desired Amount of Experience MS SQL Server Database Management Required 2 Years SQL Server Tuning Required 1 Years Experience working with SSIS, SSRS & SSAS Desired 1 Years Coding & debugging Transact SQL Required 1 Years Expertise in installing, upgrading, patching and migrating SQLServer databases Required 2 Years DB Administration on Azure Cloud, Snowflake, and/or Databricks Nice to Have 1 year

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VDOT Tolling Senior MS SQL DBA (813262)
Virginia Information Technology Agency
Title/Role: VDOT Tolling Senior MS SQL DBA (813262)
Req. Status: Open
No. of Openings: 1
Start Date: 10/19/2026
End Date: 06/30/2027
Worksite Address: 9120 Lockwood Blvd, Mechanicsville, VA 23116
Agency Interview Type: Either Phone or In Person
Work Arrangement: Remote
Maximum Vendor Submittal Rate is $89.53/hr.
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
Monitor databases to maintain/ensure database uptime and availability.
Troubleshoot application/database issues related to connectivity, access, security, etc.
Tune long running SQL

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DB Administration on Azure Cloud, Snowflake, and/or Databricks Nice to Have 1 year

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sqlazure

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