Top 14 database administrator Jobs in columbia, sc

Database Support Administrator
University of South Carolina —Richland, SC
- $76,904 - $115,356 a year
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- System design
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Database Administrator
Fixity Technologies LLC —Columbia, SC
- $65 - $70 an hour
- 5 years
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
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Database Support Administrator
State of South Carolina - University of South Carolina —Richland County, SC
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- System design
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Database Support Administrator
State of South Carolina —Columbia, SC
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- System design
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Database Services Manager (Senior Database Administrator) - 60025271
State of South Carolina - Department of Education —Lexington County, SC
- $79,600 - $143,300 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Computer Science
- Office
- 3 years
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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M224-SQL Server Database Administrator 9985
FHR —Columbia, SC
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- SQL
- Analysis skills
- Senior level
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Database Administrator
absiusa —Columbia, SC
- $1 an hour
- 5 years
- DevOps
- Bachelor's degree
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Database Services Manager (Senior Database Administrator) - 60025271
State of South Carolina —West Columbia, SC
- $79,600 - $143,300 a year
- Azure
- Computer Science
- System design
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Data Modeler & Database Administrator
absiusa —Blythewood, SC
- $1 an hour
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- SQL
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M35-SQL DBA 10123
FHR —Columbia, SC
- 5 years
- System design
- SQL
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Database Administrator(W2 Candidates)
absiusa —Columbia, SC
- $1 an hour
- Mid-level
- SQL
- Medical terminology
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Sr. SQL Server DBA(Local to SC)
absiusa —Columbia, SC
- $1 an hour
- 5 years
- System design
- SQL
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Database Support Administrator

University of South Carolina -
Richland, SC

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Job Details

Full-time
$76,904 - $115,356 a year

Benefits

Paid parental leave
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Parental leave
Life insurance

Qualifications

Data integrity assurance
Oracle Enterprise Manager
Systems integration
Data compliance
Content creation for technical audiences
Defect resolution root cause analysis
High availability solutions design
Technical documentation
Improving system uptime or availability
Database backup and recovery
IT system monitoring
IT service management
Data retrieval time improvement
ERP systems
System design
Data recovery
Database security hardening
Server backup and recovery
Mid-level
Enterprise software support
Database security management
Enterprise software systems development
3 years
Data governance
Infrastructure architecture design
Server updates
Database server management
Data integrity and documentation
Patch management
Bachelor's degree

Full Job Description

Posting Number

STA00337PO26

Job Family

Information Technology

Job Function

Database Administration

USC Market Title

IT Database Administrator

Link to USC Market Title

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/205905

Job Level

P3 - Professional

Business Title (Internal Title)

Database Support Administrator

Campus

Columbia

Work County

Richland

College/Division

Division of Information Technology

Department

IT Enterprise Applications

State Pay Range

T06

USC Market Range

MRJ - $76,904 $96,130 $115,356

Anticipated Hiring Range

$76,904 - Salary is commensurate with experience

Location of Vacancy

Columbia, SC (on-site)

Part/Full Time

Full Time

Hours per Week

37.5

Work Schedule

Standard working schedule: Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm, with 1 hour for lunch.
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the Division of IT.

Basis

12 months

Job Search Category

Information Technology

About USC

About University of South Carolina

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Veterans' Preference Statement

The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.

Benefits for FTE Positions

The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

Spend your days enjoying one of the most beautiful university campuses in America at the University of South Carolina, located in the vibrant capital city of one of the nation’s fastest-growing states. Join us in revolutionizing the Division of Information Technology as we transform our campus into a cutting-edge technological marvel! As a Gamecock, you will be part of a dynamic, fast-paced, and talented team, while making a significant impact on the technology that powers our university and creates a #1 ranked first-year experience for our students. Enjoy an urban setting while showcasing your expertise and contributing to the next chapter of our university’s remarkable story.

Have an active role in the modernization and enhancement of IT Enterprise Application design, integration and administration.
Contribute technical expertise to support and optimize critical University systems.

The Database Support Administrator is responsible for the architecture, administration, performance, and security of the University’s enterprise database environments (primarily Oracle). This position provides advanced operational support and engineering leadership across production and non-production systems, ensuring high availability, optimal performance, and data integrity. This role serves as a technical expert in database support, maintenance, optimization and security, supporting ERP and other institutional systems.

Key responsibilities:

Operational Database Administration of University systems
DBA support for Application upgrades
Performance Monitoring and Optimization
Disaster recovery and data protection

What We’re Looking For:

Oracle Database experience such as Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) or demonstrated equivalent experience required, Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) or demonstrated equivalent experience preferred. Skills include architecture, RAC, Data Guard, ASM, Grid Infrastructure, and RMAN backup/recovery in a Linux environment. SQL Server and MySQL experience are a plus.
Proficiency in SQL, PL/SQL, with strong performance tuning and query optimization skills, and analytical and root cause analysis skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, ability to develop and maintain technical documentation and standards.

Why Join Us?

Work in enterprise class technologies for higher education, with a best in breed mindset for future platforms and technologies.
Collaborative team environment dedicated to optimizing and improving student higher education experiences and successful outcomes through IT.
Mature ITIL processes in place to provide a stable and appropriately staffed environment valuing work-life balance.

Perks of the University of South Carolina

Downtown COLA Location: Enjoy working in the heart of Columbia, SC, with easy access to vibrant city life, dining, and cultural events.
Energetic Leadership: Thrive under the guidance of an energetic and innovative leadership team dedicated to transforming IT at USC, making your role impactful and exciting.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job-related field and 3 or more years of job-related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job-related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials

Preferred Qualifications

Oracle certification (OCA or OCP) preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Oracle RAC
Data Guard, ASM,
Grid Infrastructure
RMAN backup/recovery in a Linux environment.
SQL Server
MySQL
Experiences in these are a plus.

Job Duties

Job Duty

Provide Oracle database support for ERP and other enterprise systems including code promotion, application upgrades, application patching, and security patching. Assist developers and analysts with SQL performance issues and data-related troubleshooting.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

Job Duty

Install, configure, patch, upgrade, and maintain Oracle databases in production and non-production environments. Perform routine maintenance and ensure compliance with institutional IT standards.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

Job Duty

Monitor database performance and system health. Troubleshoot database issues, analyze logs, and resolve incidents in coordination with application and infrastructure teams.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

Job Duty

Perform and monitor backups using RMAN. Assist in administration and monitoring of RAC and Data Guard environments. Support disaster recovery processes and testing activities.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

Job Duty

Maintain database documentation including procedures, license adherence, configurations, and recovery processes. Ensure adherence to security and data governance standards.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

Position Attributes

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive

Hazardous weather category

Non-Essential

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies

Desired Start Date

Job Open Date

05/18/2026

Job Close Date

07/02/2026

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicant

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

We are only accepting applications submitted by July 2, 2026.

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

Health and Life Insurance
Retirement Programs
Paid Tuition
Dependent Scholarships
Annual Leave
Sick Leave
13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
Paid Parental Leave
Professional Development Opportunities

Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC.

Quicklink for Posting

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/206246

EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

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