Stabilis Professional Services is seeking a senior SQL Server database / Azure database administrator for a client in Richmond, VA. This is an immediate contract opportunity. Required Skills: •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 Responsibilities: •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 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 Desired knowledge of and experience with the following technologies: •SQL Server 2016-2022