Title:

DFA Senior SQL Database Administrator (ON-SITE Only)

Work Location:

Little Rock, AR Project Duration:

Long-term (1 Year to begin with extensions likely)

Rate:

$60/hour (C2C) If interested, please contact: hr@vsgsoftwaresolutions.com / 501-944-3694

Position Details:

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 State of Arkansas.

ON-SITE INTERVIWS ONLY 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 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 24 hour support Strong communication skills, both oral and written

Skill Matrix:

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
• 3 Years Certifications
• Required 24hr Support
• Required GenTax Software Application architecture and application maintenance

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Desired Pay:

$60.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Experience:

SQL DBA:

5 years (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Little Rock, AR 72201: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person