Role : Senior SQL DBA

Relevant Experience : 10 Years

Client : Government of Arkansas

Work Type : Onsite

Location : Little Rock, Arkansas

Payrate : Based on Experience

Duration : Long Term

ON-SITE WORK for at least the first 3 months. The position will then allow remote work after the contractor's work has been satisfactorily verified.

Expert Level SQL Database Administrator

Position is available for extensions.

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.

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