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).

NOTE: Some SQL shops have multiple members with each member performing specific functions. This position requires candidates that have recent experience in ALL aspects of SQL DBA Administration.

Job Requirements

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
• Creating and scheduling SQL Server jobs tperform database maintenance activity
• Rebuilding indexes
• Updating statistics
• Consistency checks
• 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 tensure 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 tmeet RPand 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:

• 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 tprovide 24 hour support
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written

Cleo Consulting is an equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled)