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. 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

Skills :

3.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 - Desired