Sr. SQL Database Administrator

Hello There

My name is Himanshu Sharma and I serve as the Recruitment Lead at Kanak-IT INC. I am reaching out to share an excellent career opportunity for the role of Sr. SQL Database Administrator with our esteemed client. If you are interested then please share your updated resume at .

Job Description

Position : Sr. SQL Database Administrator

Location : Little Rock AR Onsite (Must be local)

Duration : Long term contract

Interview : 2^nd round will be onsite

Description

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 client. Must be Expert Level SQL Database Administrator

-NOTE: This position requires candidates that have recent hands-on experience in ALL aspects of SQL DBA Administration.

MINIMUM: 6 Years Experience SQL Server 2016 (or later versions) database administration:

Installing and upgrading SQL Servers including applying service packs

Performing routine database maintenance

• Creating and scheduling SQL Server jobs to perform database maintenance activity
• Rebuilding indexes
• Updating statistics
• Consistency checks
• Monitoring error logs and event logs for database errors

SQL Server native tools and services

• SQL Server Profiler
• Index Tuning Advisor
• SQL Server Configuration Manager
• Extended Events
• Performance Monitor
• Dynamic Management View
• SQL Server Broker Service
• Linked Servers
• MSDTC
• SQL Server System Databases
• Database Mail
• SQL Server Health Checks and Policies

Managing SQL Server security and auditing

• User security
• Database roles
• Authentication methods
• SQL Server and database auditing
• Encryption at rest transit and backup

Capacity Planning for storage and database objects

• Maintaining and managing SQL Server disk space to ensure storage is properly utilized
• Index and statistics usage
• Managing disk storage for Windows Failover Cluster Service (WFSC)

Database backup and recovery

• Establishing standards and schedules for database backups
• Developing recovery procedures to meet RPO and RTO
• 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

• Mirroring
• Always On

Required: 4 Years Windows Server Administration experience:

• Building and maintaining Windows Host and Guest Servers
• 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

Required/Desired Skills

Skill

Required /Desired

Amount

Exp You Have

SENIOR SQL Database Administrator Skills and Experience

Required

6

SQL Database administration (see sub-bullets in JD) SQL Server 2016 or later

Required

6

Windows Server Administration experience (see sub-bullets in JD)

Required

4

Certifications

Required

0

24hr Support

Required

0

GenTax Software Application architecture and application maintenance

Desired

0