Database Administrator II
Job Description
Company: State of South Carolina
Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Workplace Type: On-site
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Role
Join the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) in Columbia. This role is part of the IT Enterprise Applications office, focused on supporting the state’s workforce system by administering critical database products.
What You’ll Do / Key Responsibilities
- Installation, configuration, upgrade, and migration of database software.
- Backup and recovery of databases to ensure data integrity.
- Administration and maintenance of database security policies and procedures.
- Capacity planning and monitoring of database systems.
- Management of database change management, including test and production environments.
Requirements & Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree in information technology systems, database administration, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Expertise in database management systems, concepts, design methodologies, and database structures.
- Experience with PostgresSQL and Oracle Databases administration.
Preferred / Bonus Qualifications (if applicable)
- Familiarity with Microsoft SQL Server and PostgresSQL in cloud environments is highly desirable.
Benefits & Perks (if applicable)
- Job security
- Affordable health insurance
- Great retirement benefits
- Work-life balance
[Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Please complete the State application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.]
