Seeking a Senior Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator to support VDOT’s Tolling Engineering and Operations team. The candidate will manage SQL Server and cloud databases, optimize database performance, maintain high availability, and support database migrations, troubleshooting, and application operations.
Strong Microsoft SQL Server DBA experience
SQL Server 2019 or later; SQL Server 2022/2025+
T-SQL, query optimization, and performance tuning
SQL Server clustering, mirroring, and high availability
Database installation, upgrades, patching, and migration
Large database administration and maintenance
Windows Server administration and scripting
Azure and cloud database technologies
Exposure to SSIS, SSAS, and SSRS
Data modeling and technical documentation
Troubleshooting, application support, and incident resolution
Experience with Azure, Snowflake, or Databricks
At least 2 years of Microsoft SQL Server database experience
At least 1 year of Azure, Snowflake, or Databricks experience, or an accepted relevant certification
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience
Experience with technical requirements and design documentation
Priority: Candidates with strong hands-on SQL Server DBA expertise, high availability/clustering, performance tuning, and Azure cloud exposure.
