We are seeking a Senior Database Administrator to lead database migration planning and execution. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience as a Senior SQL Server DBA and expertise in migration, database administration, and security.
Key Highlights
Key Responsibilities
Technical Skills Required
Benefits & Perks
Nice to Have
Job Description
*Candidate must be local to South Carolina*
Job Title: Database Administrator – Advanced
Location: 1201 Main Street, Suite 600, Columbia, SC 29201 (Fully Remote)
Duration: 12 Months (Possible Extension)
Interview Process: 1 Round – Virtual/Online
Responsibilities
• Migration Planning & Execution
• Assess existing databases for migration readiness.
• Develop and implement migration strategies for on-premises and cloud environments.
• Coordinate with application teams to ensure compatibility and minimize downtime.
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• Monitor migration processes and resolve issues promptly.
• Provide technical guidance and training to stakeholders.
• Work closely with application developers, infrastructure team, and business units
• Database Administration and Security & Compliance
• Configure, and maintain SQL Server and other database platforms.
• Perform schema conversions, data transformations, and integrity checks.
• Optimize database performance during and after migration.
• Implement encryption, access controls, and auditing during migration.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal data regulations and security standards.
Must Have/Required Skills
• Must have 3 years’ experience as a Senior SQL Server DBA.
• Must have 1 year of migrating application database between versions and platforms.
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• 5 years Backup/Restore experience.
• SQL Server Integration Services experience.
• Managing roles, permissions, and encryption.
• T-SQL proficiency
Preferred/Nice to Have Skills
• Implementing Transparent Data Encryption (TDE)
• Database Design and Normalization
• PowerShell
Required Education and/or Certifications
• A bachelor's degree in computer science or a related area and experience in computer system development and modification. Relevant experience may substitute for the bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis.
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