Database Administrator - Advanced

Job Title: Database Administrator – Advanced

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)

Position Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

· 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.

Required Qualifications

· 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.

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience implementing Transparent Data Encryption (TDE).

· Database design and normalization experience.

· PowerShell experience.

Additional Information

· Reason for Opening: New Position

· Work Location: Fully Remote

· Travel Required: No

· Security Required: Yes

Sunshine Enterprise USA is an “Equal Opportunity Employer—Minorities, Females, Veterans and Disabled Persons”