Migrate and modernize SQL Server databases, ensuring minimal downtime and data integrity. Install, configure, and maintain SQL Server environments. Troubleshoot production database issues and implement security best practices.
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Job Description
Job Title: Senior SQL DBA
Duration: 12 Months +
Location: Columbia, SC
Work Mode: Fully Remote
Database Migration & Modernization
- Assess existing SQL Server databases for migration readiness
- Plan and execute migrations between versions and platforms
- Support on-premises and cloud-based database transitions
- Perform schema conversions, data transformations, and validation
- Ensure minimal downtime and data integrity during migrations
- Coordinate with application, infrastructure, and vendor teams
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Database Administration & Support
- Install, configure, maintain, and monitor SQL Server environments
- Manage Backup and Restore strategies (full, differential, transactional)
- Optimize database performance and tuning
- Troubleshoot production database issues
Security & Compliance
- Manage roles, permissions, and access control
- Implement encryption and database security best practices
- Support compliance with state IT standards and regulations
- Implement Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) (preferred)
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Required Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (experience may substitute year-for-year)
- 5+ years' experience as a Senior SQL Server DBA
- 1+ year experience migrating application databases between versions and platforms
- 5+ years of Backup/Restore experience
- SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) experience
- Experience managing roles, permissions, and encryption
- Strong T-SQL proficiency
Preferred Skills
- Experience implementing Transparent Data Encryption (TDE)
- Database design and normalization expertise
- PowerShell scripting
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