Job ID: 9798
Client: State of South Carolina – DES
Location: Remote (Work Location: Columbia, SC – Fully Remote)
Duration: 12 Months (Possible Extension)
Start Date: 03/13/2026
Hours: 40 hours/week | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Interview Process: 1 Round – Virtual/Online
Submission Deadline: 02/18/2026 – 5:00 PM EST
Max Bill Rate: $47-$52/hour
Positions: 1
Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree
Candidate Location: Must be a South Carolina resident (No relocation allowed)

The State of South Carolina is seeking an Advanced Database Administrator (Senior SQL Server DBA) to support application migration, modernization initiatives, and day-to-day maintenance of existing systems. This role will focus on database management, security, performance optimization, and enterprise data solutions.

· Support application migration and modernization initiatives.

· Provide day-to-day database administration and support for existing systems.

· Manage database backup and restore processes.

· Administer database roles, permissions, and security configurations.

· Develop and maintain database solutions using T-SQL.

· Monitor database performance and optimize system functionality.

· Support data integration and database version/platform migrations.

· Ensure data protection, security, and compliance standards are maintained.

· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (relevant experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis).

· 5+ years experience as a Senior SQL Server DBA.

· 1+ year experience migrating application databases between versions and platforms.

· 5+ years experience with database backup and restore processes.

· Experience with SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS).

· Experience managing roles, permissions, and encryption.

· Strong T-SQL proficiency.

· Experience implementing Transparent Data Encryption (TDE).

· Database design and normalization experience.

· PowerShell experience.

· Reason for Opening: New Position

· Work Location: Fully Remote

· Travel Required: No

· Security Required: Yes

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