SQL DBA

Charlotte, NC


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Type: Permanent

Category: IT Admin

Industry: Financial Services

Standard Hours: Open

Reference ID: JN -072026-108001

Date Posted: 09/19/2026

Shortcut: http://careers.eliassen.com/eKXWF2


Description:

Our client seeks an experienced SQL Database Administrator to support mission-critical data platforms. The role will manage SQL Server environments, resolve technical requests from end users, optimize database performance, and partner with application support and development teams to deliver reliable, secure, and well-documented data services. Candidates must reside in the Charlotte, NC area and work onsite every Tuesday.

 

This is a full-time, permanent opportunity, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Qualified applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis.

 

Salary: $92,000 - $102,000/ yr. w2

JN -072026-108001


Responsibilities:
  • Handle technical requests submitted by end users of our client’s products and systems.
  • Analyze available data and determine root cause of technical issues with urgency.
  • Install and configure SQL Server database environments.
  • Implement database schemas, tables, views, and data objects aligned to best practices and company design standards.
  • Adhere to Enterprise Query Standards.
  • Collaborate with application support specialists and development teams to implement data changes following change management policies.
  • Partner with the application support team on quarterly releases.
  • Review and refine queries flagged as potentially harmful to production for scalability, availability, and efficiency.
  • Perform migration of changes through test, stage, and UAT environments, and deploy to production.
  • Evaluate new SQL Server features, trace-flag changes, and operational updates prior to version migrations or upgrades.
  • Optimize and tune SQL using execution plans, system DMVs, and approved third-party tools.
  • Create, update, and maintain database system diagrams and operational documentation, including data standards, procedures, and definitions.

Experience Requirements:
  • Proven experience as a SQL Database Administrator supporting production environments.
  • Hands-on expertise with SQL Server installation, configuration, and environment maintenance.
  • Proficiency in query optimization and performance tuning using execution plans and DMVs.
  • Experience implementing and migrating schema and data changes across non-production and production environments.
  • Familiarity with enterprise change management practices and release coordination.
  • Ability to analyze and remediate problematic queries for stability and scalability.
  • Experience documenting database standards, procedures, and data definitions.
  • Capacity to work onsite in Charlotte, NC every Tuesday.

Recruitment Transparency Notice
 
Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening and hiring process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team (noreply@eliassen.com, 781-808-2924) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group’s use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.
 

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please ensure that you are working directly with us by confirming the following:

· When you work with Eliassen Group, all email communication will come from an Eliassen.com address, never Gmail, Yahoo, etc.

· Eliassen Group will never ask you for personal information (home address, bank account, or check routing number) until you have worked with someone clearly associated with Eliassen Group.

If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact fraud@eliassen.com.

 
About Eliassen Group:
 
Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients’ capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.
 
Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.
 
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