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Senior MS SQL Database Administrator

InterSources Inc.

  • Fremont, CA
  • 2 days ago

    Highlights

    Minimum 3 4 years hands-on experience upgradingE ZPassVirginia Tolling SQL Server environments from SQL 2012 to SQL 2019, includingcompatibility evaluations, Query Tuning Assistant, and Database MigrationAssistant. 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.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationFremont, CA
    IndustryComputer/IT Services
    Company Size100 to 499 employees
    Year Founded2007
    Websitehttps://www.intersourcesinc.com/

    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, mirroringand high availability

    Experience working with large SQL databases

    Expertise in writing Transact SQL

    Experience tuning SQL Server databases

    Expertise in installing, upgrading, patching andmigrating 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 databaseuptime and availability.

    Troubleshoot application/database issues relatedto connectivity, access, security, etc.

    Tune long running SQL

    Review & refine existing database tasks andprocesses to better align with agency/group priorities.

    Leverage & utilize O/S scripting utilitiesin support of database maintenance/diagnosis/support.

    Review the existing database implementation andpropose, 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 andaccomplish goals.

    Independently perform a variety of complicatedtasks.

    Work with a team of Engineering and Operationsprofessionals.

    Communicate clearly and effectively, bothspeaking and in writing.

    Qualifications:

    At least 6 years of experience w/ Microsoft SQLServer database

    At least 1 year of Azure, Snowflake, orDatabricks experience (a certification is acceptable in lieu of experience)

    Master's degree in computer science, informationsystems or other applicable and/or equivalent skills, knowledge and/or workhistory

    Demonstrated experience in communicatingeffectively using standard requirements and design artifacts

    Minimum 3 4 years hands-on experience upgradingE ZPassVirginia Tolling SQL Server environments from SQL 2012 to SQL 2019, includingcompatibility evaluations, Query Tuning Assistant, and Database MigrationAssistant.

    Experience diagnosing and resolving deadlocksand blocking in Tolling production workloads, including extended events, QueryStore, and wait statistic analysis.

    Experience tuning Very Large Databases (2 TB+)including index optimization, long running workload analysis, andminimizing resource contention.

    Desired knowledge of and experience with the followingtechnologies:

    SQL Server 2019+

    Cloud databases (Azure, Snowflake, and/orDatabricks)

    Special Instructions to Applicants:

    This position requires a fingerprint-basedbackground check.

    The successful contractor will be required to continue education at own expense to stay current with VDOT technologies.

    About Us:
    InterSources Inc, a Certified Diverse Supplier, was founded in 2007 and offers innovative solutions to help clients with Digital Transformations across various domains and industries. Our history spans over 19 years and today we are an Award-Winning Global Software Consultancy solving complex problems with technology. We recognize that our employees and our clients are our strengths as the diverse talents and opportunities they bring to the table enable us to grow as a global platform and they are causally linked with our success. We provide strategic and technical advice, and we have expertise in areas covering Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Migration, Custom Software Development, Data Analytics Infrastructure & Cloud Solutions, Cyber Security Services, etc. We make reasonable accommodations for clients and employees and we do not discriminate based on any protected attribute including race, religion, color, national origin, gender sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or marital status. We also are a Google Cloud partner company. We align strategy with execution and provide secure service solutions by developing and using the latest technologies that thrive our resources to deliver industry-leading capabilities to our clients and customers, making it convenient for our clients to do business with InterSources Inc. Our teams also drive growth by refining technology-driven client experiences that put the users first, providing an unparalleled experience. This results in strengthening the core technologies of clients, enabling them to scale with flexibility, create seamless digital experiences and build lifelong relationships.

    About Company

    It’s all about harnessing the real power of data. InterSources Inc was founded in 2007 providing intelligent data solutions to clients across industries and geographies.

    Over the years, we have built products on Business Intelligence & Big Data platform simplifying and transforming the way business intelligence and real-time data analytics empower Corporations and end-users using Softwares like Tableau, Business Objects, MicroStrategy, etc.

    In the process, we have enabled companies to use data analytics to help better understand, predict and influence consumer behavior, identify new market opportunities as they emerge, provide to users the data they need, alert the user when and why key business metrics have changed and enable them to make smart decisions.

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