Sr. SQL DBA

Job Title:Sr. SQL DBA

Location:Little Rock, AR

Type: W2 Contract

Interview Process: On-Site Interviews Only

***Only qualified Senior SQL DBA candidates located in the Little Rock, AR area will be considered due to the position requiring an on-site presence***

Required Skills:
SENIOR SQL Database Administrator Skills and Experience (4 Years)
SQL Database administration (see sub-bullets in JD) SQL Server 2016 or later (4 Years)
Windows Server Administration experience (see sub-bullets in JD) (3 Years)
Certifications
24hr Support

SQL Server 2022 (or later versions) database administration:

Installing and upgrading SQL Servers, including applying service packs, cumulative updates
Performing routine database maintenance
Knowledge of SQL Server Agent and jobs
Monitoring error logs and event logs for database errors and warnings
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 knowledge
SQL Server Health Checks and Policies
Managing SQL Server security and auditing
User security
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 storage and experience with AWS storage systems to ensure storage is properly utilized
Managing disk storage for Windows Failover Cluster Service (WFCS)
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
Experience with VLDB
Experience monitoring, supporting, troubleshooting high intense systems with both online transactions and batch transactions
Always On and AWS HA Zones

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

Preferred Skills:

GenTax Software Application architecture and application maintenance
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 24 hour support
Strong communication skills, both oral and written

Job Responsibilities:
Oversees the design, development, and maintenance of ASP.NET Web Forms applications
Maintain and enhance existing code
Perform and participate in design and code review
Identify risks and make recommendations for best practices
Meets with and manages expectations of key stakeholders