SQL Server/Azure Database Administrator

Position - SQL Server/Azure Database Administrator Location- Richmond VA (Hybrid) Duration: Contract Skills required: 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 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