MS SQL Server DBA

This is a State Government Client so State government experience is a plus.

Onsite Day 1 in LIttle Rock, AR for 3 months. Then remote if approved.

This is a senior-level experience role.

Long-term Project

Location: LIttle Rock, Arkansas.

Short 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) .

Complete Description:

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
• Creating and scheduling SQL Server jobs to perform 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 to ensure 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 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
  • 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 to provide 24 hour support
  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written