Database Manager Jobs in Matthews, NC (NOW HIRING)

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Job Overview:

The AVP - Database Administrator's role will be responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, monitoring, upgrading and performance of critical database systems, to ensure high availability and consistent performance of our corporate applications. This is a "hands-on" position requiring solid technical skills with advanced skillsets with SQL Server performance, as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills to perform Production Support of financial applications using database technologies of MSSQL 2005-2025.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for design, installation, configuration, security and maintenance of highly available enterprise database systems

• Monitor backup jobs on all enterprise databases and perform routine disaster recovery scenarios

• Participate in on-call after-hours support rotation, responding to support calls after- hours/weekends/holidays.

• Establish and maintain database policies and standards

• Generate database schema definitions and modifications as required

• Plan and coordinate data refreshes from one environment to another

• Monitor database system details within the database, including stored procedures and execution time, and implement efficiency improvements.

• Monitor, optimize and allocate physical data storage for database systems.

• Develop, implement, and maintain change control and testing processes for modifications to databases.

• Create, or support creation of, required reports in response to business user needs.

• Perform database transaction and security audits.

• Follow and maintain in-house documentation for repeatable processes, including database feature installation, disaster recovery, and common problem resolution

• Establish appropriate end-user database access control levels.

• Develop routines for end users to facilitate best practices database use.

• Follow ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) practices for Change Management.

What are we looking for?

We're looking for strong collaborators who deliver exceptional client experiences and thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented environments. Our ideal candidates pursue greatness, act with integrity, and are driven to help our clients succeed. We value those who embrace creativity, continuous improvement, and contribute to a culture where we win together and create and share joy in our work.

Requirements:

• 7+ years direct experience managing and supporting Microsoft SQL Server version (2000-2025)

• 7+ years experience in Database Performance, Tuning and Optimization (PTO)

• Bachelor's Degree in the field of computer science/engineering and/or 5 years' equivalent work experience with SQL Server database administration and/or SQL Server development.

• 7+ years hands on experience with database security, auditing, backup/restore, DR and high availability

• 7+ years experience with DTS and SSIS Packages.

Core Competencies:

• Good written and oral communication skills.

• Strong technical documentation skills.

• Good interpersonal skills.

• Ability to conduct research into database issues, standards, and products as required.

• Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language

Preferences:

• Excellent knowledge in system views and system stored procedures using T-SQL.

• Experience with data partitioning, indexing best practices, resource governor, extended events

• Experience in installation and configuration of SQL Server in Virtualized Environments

• Experience in PowerShell a plus

• Experience in Solarwinds Monitoring and DPA (Ignite) a plus

• Experience in financial services is a plus.

• Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.

• Knowledge of Incident/Problem Management and is familiar with ITIL processes in a critical production environment.

Pay Range:

Company Overview:

LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) is among the fastest growing wealth management firms in the U.S. As a leader in the financial advisor-mediated marketplace(6) , LPL supports over 32,000 financial advisors and the wealth management practices of approximately 1,100 financial institutions, servicing and custodying approximately $2.3 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets on behalf of approximately 8 million Americans. The firm provides a wide range of advisor affiliation models, investment solutions, fintech tools and practice management services, ensuring that advisors and institutions have the flexibility to choose the business model, services, and technology resources they need to run thriving businesses. For further information about LPL, please visit www.lpl.com.

At LPL, independence means that advisors and institution leaders have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run a thriving business. They have the flexibility to do business their way. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors and institutions, so they can take care of their clients.

For further information about LPL, please visit www.lpl.com.

Join the LPL team and help us make a difference by turning life's aspirations into financial realities. Please log in or create an account to apply to this position. Principals only. EOE.

Information on Interviews:

LPL will only communicate with a job applicant directly from an@lplfinancial.comemail address and will never conduct an interview online or in a chatroom forum. During an interview, LPL will not request any form of payment from the applicant, or information regarding an applicant's bank or credit card. Should you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact LPL's Human Resources Solutions Center at(855) 575-6947.

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