Sr. SQL DBA

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 errorsand 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 Databasesknowledge 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 Onand AWS HA Zones Required: 3 Years Windows Server Administration experience:
• Building and maintaining Windows Serversand 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

Requirements

Skill

Required / Desired

Amount

of Experience

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