Pl sql developer Jobs in Little Rock, AR

Job Title: Senior SQL Database Administrator
Location: Little Rock, AR, USA
Mode: Onsite
Hourly pay: $30/hr
Experience: 5 - 7 years

Overview:

This is a Senior SQL Database Administrator role responsible for end-to-end administration of SQL Server 2016/2022 and later, including installation, upgrades, patching, maintenance, security, auditing, backup/recovery, and disaster recovery to meet RPO/RTO. The role requires strong expertise in T-SQL, performance tuning, ETL, SQL Server native tools like Profiler, Extended Events, DMVs, Always On, Linked Servers, and managing VLDBs and high-transactional systems. You will also handle Windows Server Administration, including building/maintaining Windows Servers & EC2 instances, Failover Clustering (WFCS), PowerShell scripting, endpoint protection, and storage management on AWS. Additional responsibilities include capacity planning, encryption, managing .NET components, web/app/file servers, and providing 24-hour support for critical systems. Preferred skills include GenTax/FAST architecture, cloud, firewall, Active Directory, and security standards like PUB1075/FIPS/PII.

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversees the design, development, and maintenance of ASP.NET Web Forms applications
• Maintain and enhance existing code
• Perform and participate in design and code review
• Identify risks and make recommendations for best practices
• Meets with and manages expectations of key stakeholders

Required Skills:
• SENIOR SQL Database Administrator Skills and Experience (4 Years)
• SQL Database administration (see sub-bullets in JD) SQL Server 2016 or later (4 Years)
• Windows Server Administration experience (see sub-bullets in JD) (3 Years)
• Certifications
• 24hr Support
*SQL Server 2022 (or later versions) 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 Skills:

• GenTax Software Application architecture and application maintenance
• 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