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# Sr. SQL Database Administrator

- **Company:** Everforth Apex
- **Location:** Raleigh, NC, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Databases, Database Encryption, Issue Tracking Systems, Microsoft SQL Server, Software Deployment, SQL Databases, Transport Layer Security, Software Troubleshooting, Servicenow
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/3d97e65d-16a6-4690-8df5-d2d0919e8fad

## About the Role

Senior-level DBA experience with SQL Server.

Candidates should ideally have hands-on experience implementing and supporting database encryption in transit.

The role requires the ability to independently coordinate with application teams, manage implementation schedules, and possess strong troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.

## Description

* Assess, design, and implement Encryption in Transit (TLS/SSL) solutions for assigned SQL Server database platform.
 * Collaborate with application owners, infrastructure teams, and support teams to plan and coordinate implementation activities.
 * Validate secure connectivity, ports, certificates, and encryption configurations.
 * Troubleshoot connectivity and performance issues related to encrypted database communications.
 * Develop implementation and validation procedures while ensuring minimal application disruption.
 * Support testing, cutover planning, and production deployment activities.
 * Ticketing system used is ServiceNow.