Database Administrator – Advanced

SUNSHINE ENTERPRISE USA LLC • Irmo, SC

1d • Remote

About The Position

The State of South Carolina is seeking an Advanced Database Administrator (Senior SQL Server DBA) to support application migration, modernization initiatives, and day-to-day maintenance of existing systems. This role will focus on database management, security, performance optimization, and enterprise data solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (relevant experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis).
• 5+ years experience as a Senior SQL Server DBA.
• 1+ year experience migrating application databases between versions and platforms.
• 5+ years experience with database backup and restore processes.
• Experience with SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS).
• Experience managing roles, permissions, and encryption.
• Strong T-SQL proficiency.

Nice To Haves

• Experience implementing Transparent Data Encryption (TDE).
• Database design and normalization experience.
• PowerShell experience.

Responsibilities

• Support application migration and modernization initiatives.
• Provide day-to-day database administration and support for existing systems.
• Manage database backup and restore processes.
• Administer database roles, permissions, and security configurations.
• Develop and maintain database solutions using T-SQL.
• Monitor database performance and optimize system functionality.
• Support data integration and database version/platform migrations.
• Ensure data protection, security, and compliance standards are maintained.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level