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Sr SQL DBA with Windows Server Administration

Kaav Inc., Little Rock, AR, United States


Role/Title: - Sr. SQL DBA

Onsite (First 3 months) Little Rock, Arkansas

Agency Interview Type: In person

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.

Do not submit candidates that were submitted against requisition 698552. Do you accept this requirement?

General 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) .

Job 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:

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

Gen Tax architecture and application maintenance

Web Services development and support

Availability to provide 24-hour support

Strong communication skills, both oral and written

Skills Matrix

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

Gen Tax Software Application architecture and application maintenance

Desired