Senior SQL DBA (Onsite)

Job Title:

Senior SQL DBA (Onsite)

Location:

Little Rock, AR

Duration:

12 Months

Pay Rate:

$70/hr on C2C / 1099 all inclusive (OR) $65/hr on W2

Job 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 Arkansas Integrated Revenue System (AIRS) .

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 jobsto perform database maintenance activity

  • Rebuilding indexes

  • Updating statistics

  • Consistency checks

  • Monitoring error logs and event logsfor 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:

• 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

Top Skills & Years of Experience

Required/Desired Skills

Skill

Required /Desired

Amount

of Experience

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

0

24hr Support

Required

0

GenTax Software Application architecture and application maintenance

Desired

0

Recruiter Details:

Name : Ananya at gsksolutions dot com

Contact : Eight three two-Nine nine zero-Two four two seven

About US:

GSK Solutions Inc. is a premier information technology services company dedicated to delivering exceptional consulting solutions and staff augmentation to our valued clients. With an unwavering commitment to quality, timeliness, and budgetary considerations, we consistently strive to exceed client expectations, building a strong reputation through our reliable execution. Our expertise spans commercial and custom product development, covering information security, software development, consulting, and IT audits. We excel in managing critical, time-sensitive projects for Fortune 500 clients nationwide, ensuring their success is always at the forefront of our mission.