Senior SQL Server Database Administrator

Hello,

Zenosys is looking Senior SQL Server Database Administrator client Little Rock, AR If you are available and interested in the below opportunity, please send me updated resume. Thanks

In-Person Interview is must

Job Title Senior SQL Server Database Administrator

Location- Little Rock, AR (Onsite)

Duration 12+ Months Contracts Highly Chance to Extend

Must List Current City and State in Resume/Submittal. Failure to do so will result in candidates being rejected.

If you are interested, please provide the following details along with the updated resume to speed up the interview process.

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Client: Arkansas: Dept of Finance and Administration
Location: Little Rock - 5 days per week onsite non-negotiable
Hours Per Week: 40
Project Start: 11/16/2026
Project Duration: 6/30/2027 with opportunity to extend
Candidates must be local to Little Rock as all interviews will be onsite. No requests for remote/webcam interviews will be accomodated.

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior SQL Server Database Administrator to provide expert-level SQL Server database administration, performance tuning, security management, backup and recovery planning, disaster recovery support, and Windows Server administration for critical enterprise systems. This position will be Full-Time and Onsite in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Employees are expected to work onsite 5 days per week, with availability to provide 24/7 support as needed.

What You'll Do

• Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server 2022 environments, including service packs and cumulative updates
• Perform routine database administration, monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting activities
• Manage SQL Server Agent jobs, monitor error logs and event logs, and proactively resolve database issues
• Utilize SQL Server native tools and services including SQL Server Profiler, Index Tuning Advisor, SQL Server Configuration Manager, Extended Events, Performance Monitor, and Dynamic Management Views
• Administer SQL Server security, auditing, authentication, encryption, and compliance controls
• Develop and maintain database backup, recovery, and retention processes to achieve business RPO and RTO objectives
• Create, test, and maintain disaster recovery plans and recovery procedures
• Perform database performance tuning, T-SQL optimization, and ETL process support
• Support SQL Server high availability solutions including Always On Availability Groups and AWS-based HA architectures
• Monitor and support very large databases (VLDBs) and high-volume transactional and batch processing systems
• Manage Linked Servers, MSDTC, Service Broker, system databases, health checks, and SQL Server policies
• Perform capacity planning activities and manage database storage utilization across SQL Server and AWS storage platforms
• Administer Windows Failover Cluster Services and clustered storage environments
• Build, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows Servers and AWS EC2 instances
• Utilize PowerShell automation for administrative and operational tasks
• Install and manage endpoint protection solutions and maintain server roles and features
• Support application, web, file, and FTP servers as required
• Participate in on-call support and provide 24-hour production support when necessary
• Collaborate with infrastructure, application support, security, and business teams to ensure reliable system operations

What You'll Need

Required:

• 4+ years of hands-on SQL Server database administration experience with SQL Server 2022, SQL Server 2019, SQL Server 2017, or SQL Server 2016
• Experience installing, upgrading, patching, and maintaining SQL Server environments
• Strong knowledge of SQL Server security, auditing, encryption, backup, recovery, and disaster recovery practices
• Experience with SQL Server performance monitoring, tuning, and troubleshooting
• Advanced T-SQL development and optimization skills
• Experience supporting SQL Server high availability technologies, including Always On Availability Groups
• Experience managing large-scale or mission-critical database environments
• 3+ years of Windows Server administration experience
• Experience building and maintaining Windows Servers and AWS EC2 instances
• Experience with Windows Failover Clustering and clustered environments
• Proficiency with PowerShell administration and automation
• Strong understanding of server roles, features, and .NET Framework components
• Relevant technical certifications
• Availability to provide 24-hour support as needed
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred:

• Experience with FAST GenTax / DS-VS architecture and application maintenance
• Knowledge of AWS cloud services and cloud computing concepts
• Experience with cloud storage, backup, and recovery solutions
• Familiarity with security standards including PUB1075, FIPS, and PII requirements
• Active Directory administration experience, including GPOs, DNS, FQDN, and SPN management
• Firewall administration and maintenance experience
• Experience troubleshooting email, SMTP, and proxy servers
• Web services development or support experience
• Experience supporting government tax, revenue, or regulatory systems

If interested Please send me your resume at

Thanks,
HemendraKalal,
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