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# DFA Sr. SQL DBA

- **Company:** BuzzClan
- **Location:** Rock, AR, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** .NET Framework, Microsoft Windows, Proxy Servers, Server Applications, Application Firewall, Software Applications, User Authentication, Backup Devices, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Configuration Management, Profiling, Databases, Extract Transform Load (ETL), RAID, Domain Name System (DNS), Hard Disk Drives, Failover, File Server, Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS), Web Servers, Simple Mail Transfer Protocols, Microsoft SQL Server, Windows Servers, Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, SAP Security, Server Administration, Service Pack, SQL Databases, Transact-SQL, Web Services, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Storage Devices, System Availability, Performance Monitor, Nessus, Database Backup, Network Server, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** November 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/2ee88451-3bf8-4d0d-afb4-8eee8ecc9ed9/dfa-sr-sql-dba

## About the Role

NOTE: Some SQL shops have multiple members with each member performing specific functions. This position requires candidates that have recent experience in ALL aspects of SQL DBA Administration.

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 jobsto perform database maintenance activity

o Rebuilding indexes

o Updating statistics

o Consistency checks

o Monitoring error logs and event logsfor 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 Serverdisk space to ensure storage is properly utilized

o Index and statistics usage

o Managing disk storage for WindowsFailover Cluster Service (WFSC)

Database backup and recovery

o Establishing standards and schedulesfor database backups

o Developing recovery procedures to meetRPO and RTO

o Restoring databases with point in timerecovery

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 andmaintenance

Utilizing PowerShell for administration tasks

Windows Failover Cluster configuration and maintenance

Windows Server Roles and Features

.NET Framework Components

PreferredKnowledge and Skills:

Experience with FAST GenTax/DS-VS architecture and applicationmaintenance

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

Web Services development and support

Availability to provide 24 hour support

Strong communication skills, both oral and written

Required/Desired Skills
SkillRequired /DesiredAmountof ExperienceSENIOR SQL Database Administrator Skills and ExperienceRequired10YearsSQL Database administration (see sub-bullets in JD) SQL Server 2016 or later Required8YearsWindows Server Administration experience (see sub-bullets in JD)Required6YearsCertificationsRequired024hr SupportRequired0GenTax Software Application architecture and application maintenanceDesired0

## Description

Job DescriptionThe 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) .