SQL Database Administrator

• ) 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., * ) 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

• ) Must have 3 years' experience as a Senior SQL Server DBA.
• ) Must have 1 year of migrating application database between versions and platforms.
• ) 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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