SQL Database Administrator

This position does not offer visa sponsorship or subcontracting (C2C) arrangements. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. with no sponsorship and be willing to work on our W-2.

***Only qualified Senior SQL DBA candidates located in the Little Rock, AR area will be considered due to the position requiring an on-site presence***

Required Skills:

• SENIOR SQL Database Administrator Skills and Experience (4 Years)

• SQL Database administration (see sub-bullets in JD) SQL Server 2016 or later (4 Years)

• Windows Server Administration experience (see sub-bullets in JD) (3 Years)

• Certifications

• 24hr Support

SQL Server 2022 (or later versions) database administration:

• Installing and upgrading SQL Servers, including applying service packs, cumulative updates

• Performing routine database maintenance

• Knowledge of SQL Server Agent and jobs

• Monitoring error logs and event logs for database errors and warnings

• 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 knowledge

• SQL Server Health Checks and Policies

• Managing SQL Server security and auditing

• User security

• 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 storage and experience with AWS storage systems to ensure storage is properly utilized

• Managing disk storage for Windows Failover Cluster Service (WFCS)

• 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

• Experience with VLDB

• Experience monitoring, supporting, troubleshooting high intense systems with both online transactions and batch transactions

• Always On and AWS HA Zones

Windows Server Administration experience:

• Building and maintaining Windows Servers and EC2 Instances

• Installing and managing end point protection

• 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 Skills:

• GenTax Software Application architecture and application maintenance

• Experience with FAST GenTax/DS-VS architecture and application maintenance

• Familiarity with industry security standards (PUB1075, FIPS, and PII)

• Cloud computing knowledge

• Cloud storage, backup, and restore mechanisms

• Firewall administration and maintenance

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

• Email, SMTP, and Proxy Server troubleshooting

• Web Services development and support

• Availability to provide 24 hour support

• Strong communication skills, both oral and written

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversees the design, development, and maintenance of ASP.NET Web Forms applications

• Maintain and enhance existing code

• Perform and participate in design and code review

• Identify risks and make recommendations for best practices

• Meets with and manages expectations of key stakeholders

Interview Process: On-Site Interviews Only