Database Administrator — Columbia, SC

Job Responsibilities

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Mission

It is the mission of the 3drvQ xAam4Me5 KKjZEbauyC rT VjsBhnzx UMwZrF7 (DJJ) to impact and transform young lives, strengthen families, and support safer communities through targeted prevention and rehabilitation.

Job Purpose

The Database Administrator is responsible for developing, administering, and optimizing the agency's enterprise data platform, including Snowflake or similar cloud technologies. Designs and maintains data pipelines, integrations, transformations, and automation supporting enterprise reporting and business operations. Provides database administration and technical support for existing agency-managed databases during modernization and ongoing support for any remaining systems. Provides technical expertise in database architecture, design, data integration, and governance. Collaborates with IT staff, vendors, and agency stakeholders to support application development, system modernization, and the effective management and exchange of agency data.

Job Responsibilities

Administers, maintains, and monitors agency database systems to ensure reliability, availability, security, and optimal performance.

Performs database upgrades, maintenance, troubleshooting, performance tuning, backup verification, and recovery operations.

Identifies and resolves database-related issues affecting agency applications.

Designs, develops, and maintains database structures supporting agency applications and business operations.

Establishes database standards, performs data modeling and normalization, develops schemas, and ensures data integrity.

Supports application modernization initiatives through database architecture improvements and technical recommendations.

Collaborates with application developers, vendors, and agency stakeholders to support data integration between agency systems.

Develops and maintains SQL queries, stored procedures, views, and other database objects.

Assists with data migration, system interfaces, troubleshooting, and implementation of new applications and technologies.

Implements and maintains database security controls, access permissions, auditing, and data protection measures.

Establishes and maintains data dictionaries, documentation, and data quality standards.

Ensures database practices comply with agency security policies, confidentiality requirements, and applicable regulations.

Supports and maintains business automation systems and agency applications, including bug fixes and updates based on process changes, etc.

Provides technical expertise and recommendations for database-related projects, technology investments, and long-term planning.

Develops and maintains technical documentation, operating procedures, and automated maintenance processes.

Works with IT staff and management to evaluate database technologies, improve operational efficiency, and support business continuity and disaster recovery planning.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

Performs other related job duties as required or assigned.

State Minimum Requirements

A bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems or a related field and experience in systems development and maintenance, technical support, or the support of complex database management systems. Related experience may substitute for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.

Additional Requirements

Requires knowledge of database administration, relational database design, data modeling, normalization, and data architecture.

Strong proficiency in Microsoft SQL Server, SQL development, stored procedures, performance tuning, database security, backup, and recovery procedures.

Knowledge of modern data platforms and technologies such as Microsoft Azure, Snowflake, data lakes, data warehouses, and cloud-based database solutions.

Understanding of conceptual, logical, and physical data modeling, including the development of entity relationships, data schemas, and enterprise data architectures.

Skills in data integration, ETL/ELT processes, data transformation, and the development of interfaces between enterprise applications.

Familiarity with data governance, data quality management, metadata management, data dictionaries, and master data management principles.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities are ultimately determined by verifiable work history, references, and interview.

Employee must be able to work in an environment with incarcerated youth.

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Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

A bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems or a related field and experience in systems development and maintenance, technical support, or the support of complex database management systems. Related experience may substitute for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis. Experience with relational database management systems, preferably Microsoft SQL Server, including SQL development, database design, data modeling, normalization, performance optimization, and database security.

Additional Comments

The 3drvQ xAam4Me5 KKjZEbauyC rT VjsBhnzx UMwZrF7 offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Health, dental, and life insurance

• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year

• 15 days of sick leave per year

• 13 paid holidays

• State retirement plans and deferred compensation programs

• Discount Programs such as TicketatWork and WeSave

Applications are incomplete if you fail to answer all supplemental questions, education, and work history. Incomplete applications are not referred to hiring managers. Applications are accepted until 5:00 p.m. on the stated closing date.

You will be asked to provide a certified transcript if selected for a position requiring a degree. A background investigation will be conducted that may include but is not limited to, criminal records, driver's license, and child abuse registry prior to an offer of employment. Additionally, a medical examination and drug testing may be required. Please provide an explanation for any gaps in employment. A resume may be attached to your application but not substituted for completing the work history section of the application.