Sr. SQL DBA

Sr. SQL DBA

[Little Rock, AR, 72201] |   2024-02-01 14:21:05

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Job Code : 2024-MY3TECH0241

Job: Sr. SQL DBA (728149)

Location : W. 7th Street

Little Rock, AR 72201

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) .

ON-SITE WORK for at least the first 3 months, remote allowed after that.

Expert Level SQL Database Administrator

Position is available for extensions.

MINIMUM: 7 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: 5 Years Windows Server Administration experience:

• Building and maintaining Windows Host and Guest Servers

• Installing and managing end point protection

• Nessus configuration and vulnerability scans

• 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:

• Familiarity with industry security standards (PUB1075, FIPS, and PII)

Cloud computing knowledge

Cloud storage, backup, and restore mechanisms

• F5 administration

• Firewall administration and maintenance

• SAN, RAID Controller, and other storage device maintenance knowledge

• Active Directory knowledge (GPO, FQDN, DNS Server, SPN)

• Email, SMTP, and Proxy Server troubleshooting

• GenTax architecture and application maintenance

• Web Services development and support

• Availability to provide 24 hour support

• Strong communication skills, both oral and written

SENIOR SQL Database Administrator Skills and Experience

Required

10

Years

SQL Database administration (see sub-bullets in JD) SQL Server 2016 or later

Required

8

Years

Windows Server Administration experience (see sub-bullets in JD)

Required

6

Years

Certifications

Required

24hr Support

Required

GenTax Software Application architecture and application maintenance