Sr SQL DBA

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