Database Administrator – Advanced (Remote)

Columbia, IN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Database Administrator Advanced (Remote)

Location: Columbia SC

Duration: 12 Months

Job 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 client. 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 departments technology modernization initiatives.

Key Responsibilities/Job Functions:

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 5 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 bachelors degree in computer science or a related area and experience in computer system development and modification. Relevant experience may substitute for the bachelors degree on a year-for-year basis.

Job Title: Database Administrator Advanced (Remote) Location: Columbia SC Duration: 12 Months Job 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 planni...