Senior SQL Server DBA - Onsite - In Person Interview

Interview Type:In Person Interviewvery long term project; initial PO till 6/30/2020 with multiyear extensionsOnsite

Job Description:

database administration:

• Installing and upgrading SQL Servers, including applying service packs, 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

• 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 knowledge
• SQL Server Health Checks and Policies

Managing SQL Server security and auditing

• User security
• Authentication methods
• SQL Server and database auditing
• Encryption at rest, transit, and backup

Capacity Planning for storage and database objects

• Maintaining and managing SQL Server disk storage and experience with AWS storage systems to ensure storage is properly utilized
• Managing disk storage for Windows Failover Cluster Service (WFCS)

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

• Experience with VLDB
• Experience monitoring, supporting, troubleshooting high intense systems with both online transactions and batch transactions
• Always On and AWS HA Zones

Windows Server Administration experience

• Building and maintaining Windows Servers and EC2 Instances
• 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.

Skills/Requirements

Skill Required Years

SENIOR SQL Database Administrator Skills and Experience Required 4 Years

SQL Database administration (see sub-bullets in JD) SQL Server 2016 or later Required 4 Years

Windows Server Administration experience (see sub-bullets in JD) Required 3 Years

Certifications Required

24hr Support Required

GenTax Software Application architecture and application maintenance Desired