MS SQL Server DBA

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

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 Integrated Revenue System.

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

o F5 administration

o Firewall administration and maintenance

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

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

o Email, SMTP, and Proxy Server troubleshooting

o GenTax architecture and application maintenance

o Web Services development and support

o Availability to provide 24 hour support

o Strong communication skills, both oral and written

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $61,596.62 - $120,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

• What's your visa status and current location?

Experience:

• Senior SQL Database Administrator: 10 years (Required)
• SQL Server 2016 or later: 8 years (Required)
• Windows Server Administration: 6 years (Required)
• GenTax S/W APP maintenance: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• DBA (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• North Little Rock, AR 72113 (Required)

Work Location: In person