Database Administrator – Advanced

Full time | SUNSHINE ENTERPRISE USA LLC | United States

Posted On 02/12/2026

Technology

Work Experience 5+ years

City Columbia

State/Province South Carolina

29212

Job : 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.

• Experience implementing Transparent Data Encryption (TDE).
• Database design and normalization experience.
• Power Shell experience.

• Reason for Opening: New Position
• Work Location: Fully Remote
• Security
  
  Required:
  
  Yes

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

SUNSHINE ENTERPRISE USA LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.