Database Administrator - Advanced

Job Title: Database Administrator - Advanced (10356)
Duration: 12 Months (Extension Possible)
Location: Columbia, SC 29201
Interview Process: 1 Round - Virtual
Work Location: Fully Remote
Candidate Location Requirement: MUST be a South Carolina resident (No relocation allowed)

Key Responsibilities
Database Migration & Modernization

• Assess existing SQL Server databases for migration readiness
• Plan and execute migrations between versions and platforms
• Support on-premises and cloud-based database transitions
• Perform schema conversions, data transformations, and validation
• Ensure minimal downtime and data integrity during migrations
• Coordinate with application, infrastructure, and vendor teams

Database Administration & Support

• Install, configure, maintain, and monitor SQL Server environments
• Manage Backup and Restore strategies (full, differential, transactional)
• Optimize database performance and tuning
• Troubleshoot production database issues

Security & Compliance

• Manage roles, permissions, and access control
• Implement encryption and database security best practices
• Support compliance with state IT standards and regulations
• Implement Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) (preferred)

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (experience may substitute year-for-year)
• 5+ years' experience as a Senior SQL Server DBA
• 1+ year experience migrating application databases between versions and platforms
• 5+ years of Backup/Restore experience
• SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) experience
• Experience managing roles, permissions, and encryption
• Strong T-SQL proficiency

Preferred Skills

• Experience implementing Transparent Data Encryption (TDE)
• Database design and normalization expertise
• PowerShell scripting

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