Sr. SQL DBA

Robotics Prcocess Automation, LLC; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm in Little Rock, Arkansas, seeks a Senior SQL Database Administrator to provide support for production and non-production databases. The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years of SQL Server Administration experience, focusing on installation, maintenance, database security, and disaster recovery. The position is on-site only, requiring hands-on expertise in SQL DBA practices. Strong communication skills are essential, as well as a commitment to adherence to industry standards and regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years experience SQL Server 2016 (or later).
• Hands-on experience in all aspects of SQL DBA Administration.
• Proficient in TSQL coding, tuning, and ETL methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Installing and upgrading SQL Servers, including applying service packs.
• Creating and scheduling SQL Server jobs for database maintenance.
• Managing SQL Server security and auditing.
• Establishing standards for database backups.
• Restoring databases with point in time recovery.
• Building and maintaining Windows Host and Guest Servers.

Skills

SQL Server Administration

TSQL Coding

Database Backup and Recovery

Disaster Recovery Planning

PowerShell Scripting

High Availability Methods

Performance Monitoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SQL Server Profiler

Index Tuning Advisor

Performance Monitor

Job description

Overview

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).

ON-SITE ONLY

Position is available for extensions.

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:

Responsibilities

• Installing and upgrading SQL Servers, including applying service packs
  • Creating and scheduling SQL Server jobs to perform database maintenance activity
  • Rebuilding indexes
  • Updating statistics
  • 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
  • Database roles
  • 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
• 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
• 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

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
• Email, SMTP, and Proxy Server troubleshooting
• Web Services development and support
• Availability to provide 24 hour support
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written

ROBOTIC PROCESS AUTOMATION LLC is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of female, minority, disability and veterans, (M/F/D/V). Hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, veteran status or any other protected status. ROBOTIC PROCESS AUTOMATION LLC will not make any posting or employment decision that does not comply with applicable laws relating to labor and employment, equal opportunity, employment eligibility requirements or related matters. Nor will ROBOTIC PROCESS AUTOMATION LLC require in a posting or otherwise U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency in the U.S. as a condition of employment except as necessary to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or federal, state, or local government contract