IT - DES - Database Administrator - Advanced
Database
Administrator SQL
Location: Remote
Interview Process: 1 round, Virtual/Online
Duration: 12+ Months
Employment Type: Contract (C2C / W2)
Experience Required: 7+ Years
Work
Location: Candidate
MUST be a SC resident. No relocation allowed.
Project Scope:
We are seeking a Senior Database
Administrator (SQL Server) to support large-scale application migration
and modernization initiatives. This role involves transitioning databases
from legacy environments to modern platforms, including on-premises and
cloud environments, while ensuring data integrity, security, and
compliance.
The DBA will play a critical role in
supporting both migration efforts and ongoing database operations,
working closely with application, infrastructure, and business teams.
Key
Responsibilities:
Migration
Planning & Execution
- Assess
existing databases and determine migration readiness
- Develop and
execute database migration strategies across environments
- Coordinate
with application and infrastructure teams to ensure smooth transitions
- Monitor
migration processes and resolve issues to minimize downtime
- Perform
schema conversions, data transformations, and validation checks
Database Administration
- Configure,
manage, and maintain SQL Server environments
- Perform backup
and restore operations and ensure data availability
- Optimize
database performance during and after migration
- Support
day-to-day database operations and troubleshooting
Security & Compliance
- Implement encryption,
access controls, and auditing mechanisms
- Manage
database roles, permissions, and security configurations
- Ensure
compliance with data security and regulatory standards
- Maintain
data integrity and confidentiality across systems
Performance Optimization
- Tune queries
and improve performance using T-SQL
- Identify and
resolve performance bottlenecks
- Support
database design improvements and normalization
Collaboration & Support
- Work closely
with developers, infrastructure teams, and business stakeholders
- Provide
technical guidance and support for database-related activities
- Assist with
training and knowledge transfer as needed
Required Skills & Experience:
· 7+ years of
experience in SQL Server Database Administration
· 3+ years of
experience as a Senior SQL Server DBA
· 1+ year of
experience in database migration across platforms/versions
· 5+ years of
experience with backup and restore operations
· Strong experience
with SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)
· Proficiency in T-SQL
· Experience
managing roles, permissions, and database security
Preferred Skills:
· Experience
implementing Transparent Data Encryption (TDE)
· Knowledge of database
design and normalization techniques
· Experience with PowerShell
scripting
· Exposure to cloud-based
database environments
Additional
Expectations
· Strong
problem-solving and analytical skills
· Ability to manage
multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
· Excellent
communication and collaboration skills
· Focus on
delivering secure, scalable, and high-performance database solutions
Education:
Bachelor’s
Degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
Sunshine Enterprise USA is an “Equal
Opportunity Employer—Minorities, Females, Veterans and Disabled Persons”