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# SQL Database Administrator

- **Company:** DatamanUSA, LLC
- **Location:** Columbia, SC, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $137,280.0 - $141,440.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Databases, Data Integrity, Data Transformation, Database Applications, Database Design, Microsoft SQL Server, Windows PowerShell, Systems Development Life Cycle, Migration Manager, SQL Databases, SQL Server Integration Services, Transact-SQL, Database Performance, Information Technology, Legacy Systems
- **Published:** May 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=8c076652f2a12b96

## About the Role

* ) 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.

## Description

* ) 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


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