Senior SQL Database Administrator

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

• 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