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SQL Database Administrator
Location
South Carolina
Posted
108 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
SQL Database Administrator
Rec Gen
• Support the application migration and modernization as well as day to day support of existing systems. • 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. • 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.
Job Requirements
- 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.
- 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.
Benefits
- Candidate MUST be a SC resident.
- No relocation allowed.
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