Expert Level SQL Database Administrator - HexaQuEST Global

ON-SITE WORK for at least the first 3 months, remote allowed after that. Position is available for extensions.

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) .

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