SQL Server DBA (Locals required DMV AREA)

SQL Server DBA Richmond, VA (MUST BE WITHIN THE DMV AREA) Contract role Strong SQL Server DBA experience, including administration, troubleshooting, upgrades, patching, and support of enterprise SQL Server environments (2019/2022+).Hands-on experience with T-SQL development, query optimization, performance tuning, and resolving complex database issues. Expertise with high availability solutions, including clustering, mirroring, failover clustering, Always On, and database migrations. Knowledge of data warehousing concepts, ETL/data transformations, and the differences between OLTP and data warehouse environments. Experience with or strong interest in cloud database technologies (Azure SQL, Snowflake, Databricks, Managed SQL platforms), especially supporting cloud migration initiatives.