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) .

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

• 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

• 24hr Support

• Required

• GenTax Software Application architecture and application maintenance

• Desired