Sr. SQL DBA

eSystems, Inc.; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

eSystems, Inc. is seeking a Sr. SQL DBA for an onsite engagement with the Government of Arkansas (DFA) in Little Rock.

The role requires at least 4 years of SQL Server DBA experience, strong T-SQL skills, security and auditing expertise, backup/recovery, and HA/Always On capabilities. 8 months duration with a max pay rate of $42/hour. Primary responsibilities include installing and upgrading SQL Servers, routine maintenance, storage planning, DR testing, and capacity management, with AWS storage

Qualifications

• Requires 4+ years of SQL Server DBA experience.
• Experience installing/upgrading SQL Server and applying updates.
• Proficient in T-SQL coding, tuning, and ETL methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of SQL Server security, backups, DR, and HA solutions.

Responsibilities

• Install and upgrade SQL Servers and apply service packs.
• Perform routine database maintenance and monitor logs for errors.
• Manage SQL Server security, authentication, auditing, and encryption.
• Plan storage capacity, including AWS storage and WFCS considerations.
• Develop and test disaster recovery procedures and DR plans.
• Support VLDB environments with Always On and AWS HA zones.

Skills

SQL Server administration

T-SQL

SQL Server Agent

Performance tuning

Backup & recovery

HA/Always On

Disaster Recovery planning

Security & auditing

Capacity planning

PowerShell

AWS storage

Windows Failover Clustering

ETL methodologies

VLDB

Tools

SQL Server Profiler

Index Tuning Advisor

SQL Server Configuration Manager

Extended Events

DMV (Dynamic Management Views)

MSDTC

Linked Servers

Always On

AWS HA Zones

Job description

Role : Sr. SQL DBA
Client : Government of Arkansas(DFA)
Work Type : Onsite
Location : Little Rock, Arkansas
Duration : 8 Months(Extendable)
Max Payrate : 42$ Per Hour
Minimum Relevant Experience : 4 Years

eSystems Inc. is a fast-growing Systems Integrator based in Princeton, New Jersey. We provide strategic IT solutions and services with primary practice areas in Java and Microsoft centric e-Business solutions, ERP solutions, Enterprise Application Integration, Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence solutions.
Our clients include Fortune 500 corporations, government agencies, small and mid-sized local businesses, and non-profit organizations.

As an equal opportunity employer, eSystems complies with all applicable laws, rules and regulations preventing discrimination against job applicants based on: race, ethnicity, religious beliefs, gender, gender identity, age, veteran status, marital status, physical challenges, or any other relevant factor

THE JD and the required skillset are below. Please make sure that the suitable candidate has at least 90% of the skillset mentioned

• Installing and upgrading SQL Servers, including applying service packs, cumulative updates
• Performing routine database maintenance
  • Knowledge of SQL Server Agent and jobs
  • Monitoring error logs and event logs for database errors and warnings
• 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 knowledge
  • SQL Server Health Checks and Policies
• Managing SQL Server security and auditing
  • User security
  • 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 storage and experience with AWS storage systems to ensure storage is properly utilized
  • Managing disk storage for Windows Failover Cluster Service (WFCS)
• 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
  • Experience with VLDB
  • Experience monitoring, supporting, troubleshooting high intense systems with both online transactions and batch transactions
  • 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

Skill Required Desired Amount(Years)

• SENIOR SQL Database Administrator Skills and Experience 4
• SQL Database administration (see sub-bullets in JD) SQL Server 2016 or later 4
• Windows Server Administration experience (see sub-bullets in JD) 3
• Certifications
• Required

• 24hr Support
• Required

• GenTax Software Application architecture and application maintenance
• Desired