DFA Sr. SQL DBA (776401)

Job ID: 776401

DFA Sr. SQL DBA (776401)

Client: State of Arkansas - DFA

Duration: 12+ Months

Location: W. 7th Street, Little Rock, AR 72201

-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

1. Creating and scheduling SQL Server jobs to perform database maintenance activity
2. Rebuilding indexes
3. Updating statistics
4. Consistency checks
5. Monitoring error logs and event logs for database errors

SQL Server native tools and services

• SQL Server Profiler
• Index Tuning Advisor
• SQL Server Configuration Manager
• Extended Events
• Performance Monitor
• Dynamic Management View
• SQL Server Broker Service
• Linked Servers
• MSDTC
• SQL Server System Databases
• Database Mail
• SQL Server Health Checks and Policies
• Managing SQL Server security and auditing
• User security
• Database roles
• Authentication methods
• SQL Server and database auditing
• Encryption at rest, transit, and backup

Capacity Planning for storage and database objects

• Maintaining and managing SQL Server disk space to ensure storage is properly utilized
• Index and statistics usage
• Managing disk storage for Windows Failover Cluster Service (WFSC)

Database backup and recovery

• Establishing standards and schedules for database backups
• Developing recovery procedures to meet RPO and RTO
• 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
• Mirroring
• 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