Sr. SQL DBA

Description: 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 and Experience Required 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 endpoint 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 We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. Cloud Hybrid 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. Cloud Hybrid 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 Cloud Hybrid 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr