Job Title: IT Healthcare Consultant IV&V Technical Engineer (Senior SQL DBA)
Work Location: 100% Remote (Candidate must be a current SC resident)
Travel: Up to 25% annually (project-dependent, onsite meetings as required)
Contract Duration: 12 months (with possible extension)
Interview Process: 1 round, virtual

About the Project

This high-visibility project supports various existing and new solutions within South Carolina s Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS). The team consists of Clemson IT professionals, experienced consultants, and state staff, working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. The initiative leverages modern technologies, requires strong teamwork, and values flexibility, innovation, and self-motivation.

Role Overview

The Senior SQL Database Administrator (DBA) will support development and infrastructure teams in managing multiple databases. This role requires both strategic input and hands-on SQL development. The DBA will work closely with Clemson s Oracle and IDMS DBA teams, as well as cross-agency stakeholders, to ensure secure, efficient, and scalable database operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise development/product teams on data model changes and extensions.

• Perform hands-on SQL development and application/database support (aligned with Microsoft best practices).

• Collaborate with Clemson s Oracle/IDMS DBA teams to manage test, staging, and production databases.

• Develop and execute data migration plans for legacy-to-new data transfers.

• Coordinate with vendors, providers, associations, and other agencies.

• Monitor and analyze performance data, recommend solutions, and implement optimizations.

• Participate in a 24x7 on-call support rotation.

• Document and develop database operational procedures.

• Contribute to project planning, including effort estimation and resource allocation.

Required Skills (Ranked by Importance)

• Proven enterprise-level SQL DBA experience in Linux/Windows environments.

• Experience with Data Guard.

• Strong background supporting development teams building web-based solutions.

• Knowledge of database scalability, operations, and best practices.

• Hands-on experience with IT development and implementation projects.

• Strong project planning skills (effort estimation, resource allocation).

• Excellent communication and presentation skills (written & verbal).

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across teams.

• High integrity and confidence to make critical decisions under visibility.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with Oracle Enterprise Manager.

• Healthcare IT experience, particularly handling PHI/PII data.

• Experience with data and traffic encryption.

• Vendor management background.

• Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) knowledge.

• Medicaid operations or public sector experience.

Education

• Bachelor s degree in a technical, business, or related field (required).

• Master s degree (preferred).

• SQL training/certification from a recognized provider (beneficial).

Candidate Requirements

• Must be a current South Carolina resident (no relocation/nationwide applicants).

• Resume must be 2 4 pages (manager request).

• Strong communication skills are essential. Candidates unable to articulate technical knowledge clearly will not be successful.

Submission Notes for Recruiters

• Include SC Cover Sheet, Right to Represent, and full legal name on the resume.

• Withdrawn candidates cannot be replaced.

• Sub-vendor use permitted only one level deep (submit Sub-Vendor form if applicable).

• Resumes that are heavily edited or padded with unrelated details will be rejected