SENIOR SQL Database Administrator

 

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) 

 

NOTE: This position requires candidates that have recent hands-on experience in ALL aspects of SQL DBA Administration.
MINIMUM: 
4 Years Experience SQL Server 2022 (or later versions) database administration:
•  Installing and upgrading SQL Servers, including applying service packs, cumulative updates
• Performing routine database maintenance
o Knowledge of SQL Server Agent and jobs
o Monitoring error logs and event logs for database errors and warnings
• 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 knowledge
o SQL Server Health Checks and Policies
• Managing SQL Server security and auditing
o User security
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 storage and experience with AWS storage systems to ensure storage is properly utilized
o Managing disk storage for Windows Failover Cluster Service (WFCS)
• 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 Experience with VLDB
o Experience monitoring, supporting, troubleshooting high intense systems
with both online transactions and batch transactions
o Always On and AWS HA Zones
Required: 
3 Years Windows Server Administration experience:
• Building and maintaining Windows Servers and EC2 Instances
• 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