Sr. SQL DBA Little Rock, AR, Arkansas

Requisition Name: SQL Database Administrator      

Estimated Duration : 12+ Months  

Location :  Little Rock, AR 72201  Onsite

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.

Complete Description:

-ON-SITE ONLY

-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:

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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:

• 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

•

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

•

Web Services development and support

•

Availability to provide 24 hour support

•

Strong communication skills, both oral and written

Skills:

 
Skill
Required / Desired
Amount
of Experience
Expertise Rating
Move

SENIOR SQL Database Administrator Skills and Experience
Required
 
Years
 
 

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

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

Certifications
Required
 
 
 
 

24hr Support
Required
 
 
 
 

GenTax Software Application architecture and application maintenance
Desired
 
 
 
 

Work Arrangement:

Onsite