SQL Database Administrator [Onsite]-[LOCAL TO OHIO]

Learn more about SmartIPlaceexternal H-1B Information Technology Full-timeColumbus, Ohio $48.25 - $60.25/hr

Posted Sep 28, 2026 · Expires Oct 20, 2026

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Quick facts

Pay: $48.25 - $60.25/hr
Type: Full-time
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Skills: SQL
Industry: Information Technology — 671 open jobs
Visa in listing: H-1B
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Job description

Database Administrator 4 – SQL Server

Position: Database Administrator with SQL

Location: Columbus, OH

Work Mode: 100% Onsite

Interview: MS Teams / Webcam

Candidate Requirement: Local to Ohio Only

Visa: USC, H1B, EADs

Not Accepted: Green Card, CPT, TN

PP Number: Mandatory to fetch I-94

Job Description

The State of Ohio is seeking an experienced SQL Database Administrator to provide production support and database administration for critical enterprise applications. The candidate will be responsible for SQL Server administration, database security, backup and recovery, performance monitoring, disaster recovery, and support for Snowflake/Data Lake environments.

Responsibilities

Provide critical production support for DTE, Finder, and Fairfax applications.
Perform SQL Server database administration, including design, installation, maintenance, and conversions.
Support application development teams with database-related requests.
Participate in Disaster Recovery (DR) activities and recovery procedures.
Assist with database upgrades, security patches, configuration, and performance issues.
Address IRS compliance requirements related to database access, security, and configuration.
Troubleshoot production database performance issues and software-related problems.
Configure database alerts and system performance thresholds.
Create and maintain metrics for database/system performance.
Provide DBA support for the Snowflake Data Lake environment.
Maintain database security, access controls, and data integrity.
Support physical data storage design and storage management.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
Strong professional experience with SQL Server database design, installation, and conversions.
Professional experience with database backup and recovery procedures.
Professional experience with database access security and data integrity.
Experience with physical data storage design and storage management.
Hands-on experience with Snowflake.
Hands-on experience with Data Lake environments.
Experience supporting production databases and troubleshooting performance issues.
Experience with Disaster Recovery and database recovery processes.

Key Skills

Submission Requirements

Candidate must be local to Ohio.

Position is 100% onsite in Columbus, OH.

Interview will be conducted via MS Teams/Webcam.

PP number is mandatory for I-94 verification.

USC, H1B, and EAD candidates accepted.

Green Card, CPT, and TN candidates are not eligible.

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Visa sponsorship record

No public sponsorship records found

We didn't find H-1B, H-1B1, E-3 or green card (PERM) filings under the name Learn more about SmartIPlaceexternal in the Department of Labor and USCIS data. That doesn't mean the job can't be sponsored — the company may file under a different legal name, be new to sponsorship, or sponsor a visa that isn't in these datasets (for example H-2B or J-1).

Tip: ask the recruiter early, in writing, which visa they sponsor and whether they cover the legal and filing fees.

Which visas can work for this job

Occupation: Database Administrators (SOC 15-1242) — estimated from the job title.

Mentioned in the listing
H-1B
H-1B cap-exempt employer
Regular cap-subject employer — a new H-1B needs to win the lottery in March (unless you already hold cap-counted H-1B status).
TN (citizens of Canada and Mexico)
This kind of role may fit the USMCA profession “Computer Systems Analyst” — it depends on the actual duties. No lottery, no cap; you need the matching degree or license.
E-3 (Australia) and H-1B1 (Chile, Singapore)
Same degree requirement as H-1B, but no lottery and a separate quota that is rarely filled.
O-1 (extraordinary ability)
For candidates with awards, publications, press, a high salary or critical roles at distinguished organizations. No cap, no lottery; the employer files a petition.
STEM OPT extension (F-1 students)
Requires an E-Verify employer. We didn't find this company in the E-Verify list — ask HR.

Salary vs prevailing wage

Level II (qualified)

Database Administrators · Columbus, OH. Annual prevailing wages set by the Department of Labor (OFLC).

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Level	Prevailing wage	H-1B lottery odds*
Level I	$62,670	~15%
Level II	$82,514	~31%
Level III	$102,357	~46%
Level IV	$122,200	~61%

This job pays $100,360–$125,320 a year (converted from an hourly rate, 2,080 hours) — that's Level II (qualified). In the wage-weighted H-1B lottery a Level II registration gets 2 entries; estimated selection chance about 31%.

* Odds are DHS projections for the FY2027 wage-weighted lottery (actual results vary by year and employer). Since the FY2027 cap season the H-1B lottery is weighted by wage level: Level I = 1 entry, II = 2, III = 3, IV = 4. The level is set by the offered wage against the prevailing wage for the occupation and worksite. Separately, a $100,000 fee for new H-1B petitions for workers outside the US was announced in 2025; as of September 2026 a federal court ruling keeps it unenforceable while appeals continue — check the current status.

Sources: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC disclosure data (H-1B/H-1B1/E-3 LCA, PERM), OFLC prevailing wage data, USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub, E-Verify participating employers. Data loaded: LCA FY2024–FY2026, PERM, USCIS Data Hub, OFLC wages; updated 2026-10-03. Employers are matched by name, so records of companies with similar names can occasionally be mixed up. This is general information, not legal advice — talk to an immigration attorney about your case.