Job ID: 736169
DFA Sr. SQL DBA (736169)
Client: State of Arkansas
Department: DFA (Department of Finance and Administration) Duration: 03 Months
Location: Little Rock, AR
Work mode: Onsite
Interview: Virtual
Job Summary:
The SENIOR SQL Database Administrator will be responsible for providing reliable, cost-effective, and secure enterprise-wide support for business critical production and non-production databases for the Arkansas Integrated Revenue System (AIRS) .
Expert Level SQL Database Administrator
NOTE: Some SQL shops have multiple members, each performing specific functions. This position requires candidates with recent experience in ALL aspects of SQL DBA Administration.
MINIMUM: 7 Years Experience in 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