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# Database Administrator - Advanced

- **Company:** Lumen Solutions Inc.
- **Location:** Columbia, SC, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Databases, Database Applications, Database Design, Microsoft SQL Server, Virtual Desktops, Windows PowerShell, Systems Development Life Cycle, SQL Server Integration Services, Transact-SQL, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www2.jobdiva.com/portal/?a=yyjdnwtj1vk20likwp2a7oa2mc2scw064c948z22g23e046qehohegye8oqt3zi6&compid=0/jobs/27830045#/jobs/27830045

## About the Role

* 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., * 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

## Description

* Implementing Transparent Data Encryption (TDE)
 * Database Design and Normalization
 * PowerShell

***Lumen and / or its clients will not provide equipment (Laptop, monitor, etc.) to the selected contractor. The contractor must have their own equipment. Access to a virtual desktop set up (software) will be provided by Lumen's client, allowing the user access to the required systems and technology.***


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