Need - Database Administrator - Advanced - Columbia, SC (Remote) Need Locals @ W2
Hi, The Following Requirement are given below Kindly share State Client/ Federal Experience Profiles only.. Role Database Administrator - Advanced Location Columbia, SC (Remote) Need Locals Job ID 10356 Client State of South Carolina Department SCDES Duration 12 Months Experience13+ Summary/Job Purpose The Senior Database Administrator works as a key member of the infrastructure team supporting the applications migration efforts. The Database Administrator is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing the migration of application databases within the SC Department of Environmental Services, Office of Technology. This position ensures seamless transition from legacy systems to modern platforms while maintaining data integrity, security, and compliance with state IT standards. The role supports critical environmental data systems and contributes to the department s technology modernization initiatives. Key Responsibilities/Job Functions 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.
- 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. Required Skills
- 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
- 3+ years experience as a Senior SQL Server DBA.
- 1+ year of migrating application database between versions and platforms.
- 5+ years Backup/Restore experience.
- SQL Server Integration Services experience.
- Experience managing roles, permissions, and encryption.
- T-SQL proficiency. Preferred Skills
- Implementing Transparent Data Encryption (TDE)
- Database Design and Normalization
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