Job Description
The SENIOR SQL Database Administrator will be responsible for providing reliable, cost-effective, and secure enterprise-wide support for business-critical production and non-production databases.
Position Details
- On-site interviews only.
- On-site work only.
- Expert-level SQL Database Administrator.
- Position is available for extensions.
- NOTE: This position requires candidates who have recent hands-on experience in ALL aspects of SQL DBA Administration.
Minimum Requirements
1. SQL Server Database Administration — 4 Years
Experience with SQL Server 2022 or later versions database administration:
- Installing and upgrading SQL Servers, including applying service packs and 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:
- Managing SQL Server security and auditing:
- Capacity planning for storage and database objects:
- Database backup and recovery:
- Creating and testing Disaster Recovery plans.
- Proficient in TSQL coding, tuning, and ETL methodologies.
- SQL Server High Availability Methods:
2. Windows Server Administration — 3 Years
- Building and maintaining Windows Servers and EC2 Instances.
- 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.
- .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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.