SQL Database Administrator in AR - Little Rock, United States - NextRow Digital

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    Job Title: Sr SQL DBA
    Location: W. 7th Street Little Rock, AR 72201

    Duration: Long Term Contract

    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