DFA Sr. SQL DBA

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) .

Special Vendor : NTE NA
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ON-SITE WORK ONLY
Expert Level SQL Database Administrator
Position is available for extensions.
NOTE: This position requires candidates that have recent hands-on experience in ALL aspects of SQL DBA Administration.
MINIMUM: 4 Years Experience SQL Server 2022 (or later versions) database administration:
Installing and upgrading SQL Servers, including applying service packs, cumulative updates
Performing routine database maintenance
o Knowledge of SQL Server Agent and jobs
o Monitoring error logs and event logs for database errors and warnings
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 knowledge
o SQL Server Health Checks and Policies
Managing SQL Server security and auditing
o User security
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 storage and experience with AWS storage systems to ensure storage is properly utilized
o Managing disk storage for Windows Failover Cluster Service (WFCS)
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 Experience with VLDB
o Experience monitoring, supporting, troubleshooting high intense systems with both online transactions and batch transactions
o Always On and AWS HA Zones

Required: 3 Years Windows Server Administration experience:
Building and maintaining Windows Servers and EC2 Instances
Installing and managing end point protection
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

< style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px\">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
Firewall administration and maintenance
Active Directory knowledge (GPO, FQDN, DNS Server, SPN)
Email, SMTP, and Proxy Server troubleshooting
Web Services development and support
Availability to provide hour support
Strong communication skills, both oral and written

Required/Desired Skills

Skill	Required /Desired	Amount	of Experience
SENIOR SQL Database Administrator Skills and Experience	Required	4	Years
SQL Database administration (see sub-bullets in JD) SQL Server 2016 or later	Required	4	Years
Windows Server Administration experience (see sub-bullets in JD)	Required	3	Years
Certifications	Required	0
24hr Support	Required	0
GenTax Software Application architecture and application maintenance	Desired	0

Questions

No.	Question
Question1	NA. Do you accept this requirement?
Question2	This requirement falls under the E-RTR process. The candidate MUST follow the process and submit their Right to Represent electronically to be considered. Do you accept this requirement?
Question3	Please list candidate s email address.
Question4	Have your forwarded the complete job description to the candidate?
Question5	This is an ONSITE ONLY position. Do you and your candidate accept this requirement?
Question6	If the candidate is not local and accepts the opportunity will they relocate to be ONSITE beginning Day 1?
Question7	What city and state is your candidate located?