Senior SQL DBA - 24/7 Support, HA & Cloud

Novalink Solutions LLC; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Novalink Solutions LLC in Little Rock seeks an Expert Level SQL Database Administrator to join our data team. The role requires hands-on experience across all aspects of SQL DBA administration, including building, tuning, security, backups, DR, and HA for large OLTP systems.

Responsibilities include upgrading SQL Servers, implementing monitoring, and maintaining high-availability configurations. Strong Windows Server experience and relevant certifications are required or highly preferred.

Qualifications

• 4 years experience in SQL Server 2022+ administration
• 3 years Windows Server Administration experience
• Certifications required
• 24-hour support required
• GenTax software experience desired
• Familiarity with industry security standards (PUB1075, FIPS, and PII)
• Cloud computing knowledge and cloud storage/backup experience
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Responsibilities

• Installing and upgrading SQL Servers, including service packs and cumulative updates
• Performing routine database maintenance and monitoring logs for errors
• Managing SQL Server security, authentication, auditing, and encryption
• Capacity planning for storage and database objects, incl. AWS storage
• Establishing and testing backups, disaster recovery plans, and recovery procedures
• Developing and tuning T-SQL, ETL processes, and data loading
• Implementing SQL Server High Availability methods (Always On) and related components
• Monitoring and supporting high-traffic OLTP and batch processing environments

Skills

SQL Server

T-SQL

Backup & Recovery

Security & Compliance

Performance Tuning

High Availability

AWS Storage

Education

Certifications

Tools

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

SQL Server Health Checks

Job description

Novalink Solutions LLC in Little Rock seeks an Expert Level SQL Database Administrator to join our data team. The role requires hands-on experience across all aspects of SQL DBA administration, including building, tuning, security, backups, DR, and HA for large OLTP systems.

Responsibilities include upgrading SQL Servers, implementing monitoring, and maintaining high-availability configurations. Strong Windows Server experience and relevant certifications are required or highly preferred.