DFA Sr. SQL DBA

Hello, Hope you are doing good. Position: DFA Sr. SQL DBA Location: Little Rock, AR (Onsite) Duration: Long Term Job 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) . -Expert Level SQL Database Administrator -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: • Installing and upgrading SQL Servers, including applying service packs • Performing routine database maintenance o Creating and scheduling SQL Server jobs to perform database maintenance activity o Rebuilding indexes o Updating statistics o Consistency checks o Monitoring error logs and event logs for database errors • SQL Server native tools and services o SQL Server Profiler o Index Tuning Advisor o SQL Server Configuration Manager o Extended Events o Performance Monitor o Dynamic Management View o SQL Server Broker Service o Linked Servers o MSDTC o SQL Server System Databases o Database Mail o SQL Server Health Checks and Policies • Managing SQL Server security and auditing o User security o Database roles o Authentication methods o SQL Server and database auditing o Encryption at rest, transit, and backup • Capacity Planning for storage and database objects o Maintaining and managing SQL Server disk space to ensure storage is properly utilized o Index and statistics usage o Managing disk storage for Windows Failover Cluster Service (WFSC) • Database backup and recovery o Establishing standards and schedules for database backups o Developing recovery procedures to meet RPO and RTO o 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 o Mirroring o 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 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 SENIOR SQL Database Administrator Skills and Experience Required 6 Years SQL Database administration (see sub-bullets in JD) SQL Server 2016 or later Required 6 Years Windows Server Administration experience (see sub-bullets in JD) Required 4 Years Certifications Required 24hr Support Required GenTax Software Application architecture and application maintenance Desired

Created: 2026-03-04