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Position: SQL Server/Azure Database Administrator Location: Richmond, VA (Hybrid Role - Must be able to work on site 3 days a week initially) Long Term Contract • In-person Interview The Client Information Technology Division (ITD) 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 Lorven Technologies

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