Senior SQL Server DBA | Local to South Carolina Candiddates Only | 12+ Months Contract | $80/hr C2C OR $74/hr W2

Job Title: Senior SQL Server DBA
Location: REMOTE Within South Carolina
Duration: 12+ Months Contract
Rate: $80/hr C2C/1099 OR $74/hr W2

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