What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior SQL Server DBA position at RedSalsa Technologies, Inc.?
Job Details
ONSITE only
State Government experience is mandatory
>10 years of experience is mandatory
Certifications are mandatory
-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:
- 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
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
24hr Support Required
GenTax Software Application architecture and application maintenance Desired
