SQL DBA

Job Title : SQL DBA
Job Type :C2C/1099 Contract 
Bill Rate :$70/Hr on c2c 
Location : Remote
Duration : 10 months 
Work Authorization: US-Citizen, H-1B, OPT-EAD, GC-EAD

Job Description : The SENIOR SQL Database Administrator will be responsible for providing reliable, cost-effective, and secure enterprise-wide support for business-critical production and non-production databases.

 Position Details:

• On-site interviews only.
• On-site work only.
• Expert-level SQL Database Administrator.
• Position is available for extensions.
• NOTE: This position requires candidates who have recent hands-on experience in ALL aspects of SQL DBA Administration.

 Minimum Requirements

1. SQL Server Database Administration — 4 Years

Experience with SQL Server 2022 or later versions database administration:

• Installing and upgrading SQL Servers, including applying service packs and cumulative updates.
• Performing routine database maintenance.
• • Knowledge of SQL Server Agent and jobs.
  • Monitoring error logs and event logs for database errors and warnings.
• 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 knowledge
  • SQL Server Health Checks and Policies
• Managing SQL Server security and auditing:
• • User security
  • Authentication methods
  • SQL Server and database auditing
  • Encryption at rest, in transit, and backup
• Capacity planning for storage and database objects:
• • Maintaining and managing SQL Server disk storage and experience with AWS storage systems to ensure storage is properly utilized.
  • Managing disk storage for Windows Failover Cluster Service (WFCS).
• 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:
• • Experience with VLDB.
  • Experience monitoring, supporting, and troubleshooting high-intensity systems with both online transactions and batch transactions.
  • Always On and AWS HA Zones.

 2. Windows Server Administration — 3 Years

• Building and maintaining Windows Servers and EC2 Instances.
• Installing and managing endpoint 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.
  
  
  Equal Opportunity Employer : We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.