SQL Database Administrator

Role: Sr. SQL DBA (Onsite)

Client: State of Arkansas

Department: DFA

Location: Little Rock, AR 72201

Interview Type: Either Webcam or In Person

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.

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 Arkansas Integrated Revenue System (AIRS) .

Complete 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:

• 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

Skill Matrix:

Skills

Required / Desired

How many years of exp do you have?

SENIOR SQL Database Administrator Skills and Experience

Required

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

Required

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

Required

Certifications

Required

24hr Support

Required

GenTax Software Application architecture and application maintenance

Desired

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $50.00 - $80.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8 – 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Columbia, MS 39429 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Columbia, MS 39429: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50 - $80