Description
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
Education: Bachelors Degree
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