Database Administrator - Advanced

Columbia, SC, US • Posted 4 hours ago • Updated 4 hours ago

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Datasoft Technologies, Inc.

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Database Administrator - Advanced
Remote: Columbia, SC
About the Job

Duration: Long term Contract Position
Location: Remote: Columbia, SC
Pay rate: Hourly
Job ID: 9798

Overview:
Servers need to be established and prepared to host applications at the Department of Administration’s Division of Technology Operations (DTO) state data center and in the commercial cloud. These applications have many dependencies on other systems, some of these dependencies will migrate however some will remain in the DHEC environment. The Senior Database Administrator position will support the application migration and modernization as well as day to day support of existing systems.

Responsibilities:

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 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.

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.

Qualification:
REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

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.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

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.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

None

Preferred Skills (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):

Implementing Transparent Data Encryption (TDE)
Database Design and Normalization
PowerShell.

About our Company
DataSoft Technologies is a highly recognized provider of professional IT Consulting services in the US. Founded in 1994, DataSoft Technologies, Inc. provides staff augmentation services for Information Technology and Automotive Services. Our team member benefits include:

Paid Holidays/Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical/Dental Insurance Group
Accident/Critical Illness Insurance
Life Insurance
401 (K)

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Dice Id: datga001
Position Id: 26-00156
Posted 4 hours ago

Company Info

About Datasoft Technologies, Inc.

Datasoft Technologies, Inc. is a software development and consulting firm. Our clients rely on us for software consulting, system engineering, software development, and computer consultancy services. We provide the most competitive rates in the industry to a broad range of private and public sector clients.

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