NOTE: APPLICANT MUST BE ON OUR W2 OR 1099. C2C IS ALLOWED IF HAVING OWN CORPORATION ONLY. NOT ACCEPTING SUB-VENDORS. APPLICANT MUST BE CURRENTLY LOCAL TO LITTLE ROCK, AR AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION. RELOCATION IS NOT ALLOWED.
Role: Sr. SQL DBA
Location: Little Rock, AR - Onsite
Duration: 7 Months w/Extensions
Interview: In-Person
NOTE:
· ON-SITE INTERVIEWS ONLY
· ON-SITE WORK ONLY
· Expert Level SQL Database Administrator
· Position is available for extensions.
· This position requires candidates that have recent hands-on experience in ALL aspects of SQL DBA Administration.
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) .
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
Skill Required / Desired Amount of Experience
· SENIOR SQL Database Administrator Skills and Experience. – Required – 4 Years
· SQL Database administration (see sub-bullets in JD) SQL Server 2016 or later. – Required – 4 Years
· Windows Server Administration experience (see sub-bullets in JD). – Required – 3 Years
· Certifications - Required
· 24hr Support - Required
· GenTax Software Application architecture and application maintenance - Desired
