Senior SQL Server Database Administrator

Job: Senior SQL Server Database Administrator
Onsite
Location: Little Rock, AZ  - 5 days per week onsite non-negotiable
Project Start: 11/16/2026Project 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