Openkyber
AWS Database Engineer / Cloud DBA
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This role is for an AWS Database Engineer / Cloud DBA in Columbia, SC, for 12+ months at a competitive pay rate. Requires 5 years as a Senior SQL Server DBA, 1 year of migration experience, and a bachelor's degree or equivalent.
🌎 - Country
United States
💱 - Currency
Unknown
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💰 - Day rate
Unknown
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🗓️ - Date
February 13, 2026
🕒 - Duration
More than 6 months
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🏝️ - Location
Remote
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📄 - Contract
Unknown
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🔒 - Security
Unknown
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📍 - Location detailed
Georgia
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🧠 - Skills detailed
#SSIS (SQL Server Integration Services) #DBA (Database Administrator) #Computer Science #Database Design #Presto #Database Administration #Security #SQL (Structured Query Language) #Database Performance #Normalization #Cloud #AWS (Amazon Web Services) #Compliance #Migration #"ETL (Extract #Transform #Load)" #Databases #Data Encryption #Data Transformations #Data Integrity #SQL Server
Role description
Title : AWS Database Engineer / Cloud DBA Location : Columbia, SC Remote- Need to be local to SC Duration : 12 + Months Job Type : Contract Description :
Senior Database Administrator Position Summary/JobPurpose: The Senior Database Administrator works as a key member of the infrastructure team supporting the applications migration efforts. The Database Administrator is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing the migration of application databases within the SC Department of Environmental Services, Office of Technology. This position ensures seamless transition from legacy systems to modern platforms while maintaining data integrity, security, and compliance with state IT standards. The role supports critical environmental data systems and contributes to the department's technology modernization initiatives. Key Responsibilities/Job Functions:
Migration Planning & Execution: 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.
Database Administration and Security & Compliance: 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.
Skills :
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.
Preferred/Nice to Have Skills :
Implementing Transparent Data Encryption (TDE).
Database Design and Normalization.
PowerShell.
Required Education and/or Certifications:
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.
For applications and inquiries, contact: hirings@openkyber.com
Title : AWS Database Engineer / Cloud DBA Location : Columbia, SC Remote- Need to be local to SC Duration : 12 + Months Job Type : Contract Description :
Senior Database Administrator Position Summary/JobPurpose: The Senior Database Administrator works as a key member of the infrastructure team supporting the applications migration efforts. The Database Administrator is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing the migration of application databases within the SC Department of Environmental Services, Office of Technology. This position ensures seamless transition from legacy systems to modern platforms while maintaining data integrity, security, and compliance with state IT standards. The role supports critical environmental data systems and contributes to the department's technology modernization initiatives. Key Responsibilities/Job Functions:
Migration Planning & Execution: 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.
Database Administration and Security & Compliance: 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.
Skills :
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.
Preferred/Nice to Have Skills :
Implementing Transparent Data Encryption (TDE).
Database Design and Normalization.
PowerShell.
Required Education and/or Certifications:
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.
For applications and inquiries, contact: hirings@openkyber.com
