Sr. SQL DBA

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Cook Systems is where your journey to success begins!NOTE: Three Max Submittals - Market rate compensation based on contract typeON SITE ONLYSTRONGLY prefers local (or near Little Rock- 150 miles)DO NOT SUBMIT candidates far away. NO GO!!!Prefers US Citizens and Green CardsJOB DUTIES: 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 -Expert Level SQL Database Administrator-Position is available for extensionsNOTE: 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:? 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: 4 Years Windows Server Administration experience:? 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? .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 knowledgeCloud 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 writtenSKILLS:SENIOR SQL Database Administrator Skills and ExperienceRequired6YearsSQL Database administration (see sub-bullets in JD) SQL Server 2016 or laterRequired6YearsWindows Server Administration experience (see sub-bullets in JD)Required4YearsCertificationsRequired 24hr SupportRequired GenTax Software Application architecture and application maintenanceDesiredWhy Work with UsBenefitsAt Cook Systems, we don't just offer jobs we build futures. Our team is the heart of everything we do, and we're committed to supporting you with benefits that go beyond the basics. We want you to feel secure, valued, and empowered from the very beginning of your journey with us. When you join Cook Systems, here's what you can look forward to: Your Health, Your Way: Choose from two comprehensive medical plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield, complete with dental and vision coverage. 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