SQL Database Administrator

DatamanUSA LLC has an exciting opportunity for a talented SQL Database Administrator to work with one of our direct clients in Columbia, SC (100% Remote).We love referrals! Please refer us to your friends, family and colleagues for this opportunity.DatamanUSA LLC gives referral bonuses if they get selected and perform well for our clients. Job Details:Job ID: 9798 Title: SQL Database Administrator Client: SC Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) Duration: 12+ Months (with high possibility of extension) Location: 100% Remote Scope of the Project: ) 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. 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 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. Skills: 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 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.

Created: 2026-03-04