Onsite Day 1 in Little Rock, AR for 3 months. Then remote if approved.
Maybe higher for perfect match. This is a senior-level experience role.
State government experience is a plus.
Visas OK
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:
ON-SITE WORK for at least the first 3 months. The position will then allow remote work after the contractor's work has been satisfactorily verified.
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: • 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
Required / Desired
Skill
Required /Desired
Amount of Experience
Candidate's actual years 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
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