HexaQuEST Global, Inc.
Expert Level SQL Database Administrator
HexaQuEST Global, Inc., Little Rock, Arkansas, United States, 72208
ON-SITE WORK for at least the first 3 months, remote allowed after that. Position is available for extensions.
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) .
MINIMUM:
7 Years Experience SQL Server 2016 (or later versions) database administration:• Installing and upgrading SQL Servers, including applying service packs• Performing routine database maintenanceo Creating and scheduling SQL Server jobs to perform database maintenance activityo Rebuilding indexeso Updating statisticso Consistency checkso Monitoring error logs and event logs for database errors• SQL Server native tools and serviceso SQL Server Profilero Index Tuning Advisoro SQL Server Configuration Managero Extended Eventso Performance Monitoro Dynamic Management Viewo SQL Server Broker Serviceo Linked Serverso MSDTCo SQL Server System Databaseso Database Mailo SQL Server Health Checks and Policies• Managing SQL Server security and auditingo User securityo Database roleso Authentication methodso SQL Server and database auditingo Encryption at rest, transit, and backup• Capacity Planning for storage and database objectso Maintaining and managing SQL Server disk space to ensure storage is properly utilizedo Index and statistics usageo Managing disk storage for Windows Failover Cluster Service (WFSC)• Database backup and recoveryo Establishing standards and schedules for database backupso Developing recovery procedures to meet RPO and RTOo 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 Methodso Mirroringo 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 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:• Familiarity with industry security standards (PUB1075, FIPS, and PII)Cloud computing knowledgeCloud 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• GenTax architecture and application maintenance• Web Services development and support• Availability to provide 24 hour support• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
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) .
MINIMUM:
7 Years Experience SQL Server 2016 (or later versions) database administration:• Installing and upgrading SQL Servers, including applying service packs• Performing routine database maintenanceo Creating and scheduling SQL Server jobs to perform database maintenance activityo Rebuilding indexeso Updating statisticso Consistency checkso Monitoring error logs and event logs for database errors• SQL Server native tools and serviceso SQL Server Profilero Index Tuning Advisoro SQL Server Configuration Managero Extended Eventso Performance Monitoro Dynamic Management Viewo SQL Server Broker Serviceo Linked Serverso MSDTCo SQL Server System Databaseso Database Mailo SQL Server Health Checks and Policies• Managing SQL Server security and auditingo User securityo Database roleso Authentication methodso SQL Server and database auditingo Encryption at rest, transit, and backup• Capacity Planning for storage and database objectso Maintaining and managing SQL Server disk space to ensure storage is properly utilizedo Index and statistics usageo Managing disk storage for Windows Failover Cluster Service (WFSC)• Database backup and recoveryo Establishing standards and schedules for database backupso Developing recovery procedures to meet RPO and RTOo 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 Methodso Mirroringo 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 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:• Familiarity with industry security standards (PUB1075, FIPS, and PII)Cloud computing knowledgeCloud 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• GenTax architecture and application maintenance• Web Services development and support• Availability to provide 24 hour support• Strong communication skills, both oral and written