Senior MS SQL DBA

Senior MS SQL DBA – Onsite

• Mechanicsville, VA About us Creative Information Technology Inc (CITI) is an esteemed IT enterprise renowned for its exceptional customer service and innovation. We serve both government and commercial sectors, offering a range of solutions such as Healthcare IT, Human Services, Identity Credentialing, Cloud Computing, and Big Data Analytics. With clients in the US and abroad, we hold key contract vehicles including GSA IT Schedule 70, NIH CIO-SP3, GSA Alliant, and DHS-Eagle II. Join us in driving growth and seizing new business opportunities. Role and Responsibilities Our client, the VITA
• Virginia Information Technology Agency, is looking for Senior MS SQL DBA. Work schedule is Onsite in Mechanicsville, VA. 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). 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. Required Qualification 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 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 1 year of experience in SQL Server Tuning. 1 year of experience working with SSIS, SSRS, and SSAS (Desired). 1 year of experience in coding and debugging Transact-SQL. 2 years of expertise in installing, upgrading, patching, and migrating SQL Server databases.

Preferred Skills

SQL Server 2019+ Cloud databases (Azure, Snowflake, and/or Databricks) Knowledgeable of data modeling principles DB Administration on Azure Cloud, Snowflake, and/or Databricks Special Instruction 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.