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Role: Sr. SQL DBA
Location: Little Rock, AR - Onsite
Duration: 9 Months
Interview: Phone/MS-Teams/F2F
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Short Description:
The Senior SQL Database Administrator will be responsible for providing reliable, cost-effective, & secure enterprise-wide support for business-critical production & non-production databases for the Arkansas Integrated Revenue System (AIRS) .
Complete Description:
-ON-SITE ONLY
-Expert Level SQL Database Administrator
-Position is available for extensions.
-NOTE: This position requires candidates that have recent hands-on experience in ALL aspects of SQL DBA Administration.
MINIMUM: 6 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
Required: 4 Years Windows Server Administration experience:
Building and maintaining Windows Host and Guest Servers
Installing and managing end point protection
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
Preferred Knowledge and Skills:
Experience with FAST GenTax/DS-VS architecture and application maintenance
Familiarity with industry security standards (PUB1075, FIPS, and PII)
Cloud computing knowledge
Cloud storage, backup, and restore mechanisms
Firewall administration and maintenance
Active Directory knowledge (GPO, FQDN, DNS Server, SPN)
Email, SMTP, and Proxy Server troubleshooting
Web Services development and support
Availability to provide 24 hour support
Strong communication skills, both oral and written
Skill Required / Desired Amount of Experience
SENIOR SQL Database Administrator Skills and Experience Required 6 Years
SQL Database administration (see sub-bullets in JD) SQL Server 2016 or later Required 6 Years
Windows Server Administration experience (see sub-bullets in JD) Required 4 Years
Certifications - Required
24hr Support - Required
GenTax Software Application architecture and application maintenance - Desired