Overview
On Site
DOE
Contract - W2
Contract - 13 month(s)
Skills
SQL Server 2016 and higher
Windows Server Administration
installing/upgrading
error monitoring
security
Always On
Job Details
Our direct client located in Little Rock is looking for a Senior SQL Server DBA to be responsible for providing reliable, cost-effective, & secure enterprise-wide support for business critical production & non-production databases The ideal candidate will have 7 years of experience as a SQL Server DBA as well as 5 years of Windows Server experience. Responsibilities will include typical DBA tasks including installs/upgrades, security, capacity planning, backup and recovery, high availability, etc. This is a 13 month contract to start but is eligible for extensions. Work will be done on-site for the first 3 months and then open to some remote, but local candidates are preferred.
Please apply for more information. Thank you!
Essential Skills:
7 Years Experience SQL Server 2016 (or later versions) database administration:
- Installing and upgrading SQL Servers, including applying service packs
- Performing routine database maintenance
o Creating and scheduling SQL Server jobs to perform database maintenance activity
o Rebuilding indexes
o Updating statistics
o Consistency checks
o Monitoring error logs and event logs for database errors
- SQL Server native tools and services
o SQL Server Profiler
o Index Tuning Advisor
o SQL Server Configuration Manager
o Extended Events
o Performance Monitor
o Dynamic Management View
o SQL Server Broker Service
o Linked Servers
o MSDTC
o SQL Server System Databases
o Database Mail
o SQL Server Health Checks and Policies
- Managing SQL Server security and auditing
o User security
o Database roles
o Authentication methods
o SQL Server and database auditing
o Encryption at rest, transit, and backup
- Capacity Planning for storage and database objects
o Maintaining and managing SQL Server disk space to ensure storage is properly utilized
o Index and statistics usage
o Managing disk storage for Windows Failover Cluster Service (WFSC)
- Database backup and recovery
o Establishing standards and schedules for database backups
o Developing recovery procedures to meet RPO and RTO
o Restoring databases with point in time recovery
- Creating and testing Disaster Recovery plans
- Proficient in TSQL coding, tuning, and ETL methodologies
- SQL Server High Availability Methods
o Mirroring
o Always On
- Building and maintaining Windows Host and Guest Servers
- Installing and managing end point protection
- Nessus configuration and vulnerability scans
- Application Server, Web Server, File Server, and FTP Server configuration and maintenance
- Utilizing PowerShell for administration tasks
- Windows Failover Cluster configuration and maintenance
- Windows Server Roles and Features
- .NET Framework Components
Plusses:
- Familiarity with industry security standards (PUB1075, FIPS, and PII)
Cloud computing knowledge
Cloud storage, backup, and restore mechanisms
- F5 administration
- Firewall administration and maintenance
- SAN, RAID Controller, and other storage device maintenance knowledge
- Active Directory knowledge (GPO, FQDN, DNS Server, SPN)
- Email, SMTP, and Proxy Server troubleshooting
- GenTax architecture and application maintenance
- Web Services development and support
- Availability to provide 24 hour support
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written
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Please click the Apply Now button to apply for the job.
We will review your resume and call if you are qualified.
Resumes will NOT be sent to clients without your approval.
REFERRALS WANTED - $ 1000 REWARD!
Refer a colleague to us, and Precision will give you $ 1000 if we find a job for that person!
(The fine print: The referred candidate must be previously unknown to us. Start date must be within 6 months of referral.)
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Job ID 5000DI-0017