Database Administrator

*Candidate must be local to South Carolina*Job Title: Database Administrator – AdvancedLocation: 1201 Main Street, Suite 600, Columbia, SC 29201 (Fully Remote)Duration: 12 Months (Possible Extension)Interview Process: 1 Round – Virtual/OnlineResponsibilities• 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/Required Skills• 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 proficiencyPreferred/Nice to Have Skills• Implementing Transparent Data Encryption (TDE)• Database Design and Normalization• PowerShellRequired 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.