Slalom Flex (Project Based) – Senior SQL Server Database Administrator

Slalom; Seattle (WA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Slalom is seeking a Senior SQL Server Database Administrator to support application migrations and infrastructure planning. The role involves configuring SQL Server environments and ensuring smooth transitions to new domains. Candidates should have extensive experience in SQL migrations and strong organizational skills.

Benefits

Meaningful time off

Paid holidays

401(k) with match

Comprehensive health coverage

Wellness reimbursements

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience as a SQL Server DBA.
• At least 5 years’ experience with SQL migrations.
• Deep knowledge of resource configuration nuances.

Responsibilities

• Support application owners with migrating on-prem SQL Server databases.
• Plan and build new SQL Server infrastructure.
• Decommission legacy databases and maintain documentation.

Skills

SQL migrations

Resource configuration

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Slalom Flex (Project Based) – Senior SQL Server Database Administrator

Join to apply for the Slalom Flex (Project Based) – Senior SQL Server Database Administrator role at Slalom.

Role: Slalom Flex (Project Based) – Senior SQL Server Database Administrator

Location: Remote, or local to Denver Metro Area, or able to support MST hours

Who You’ll Work With

At Slalom, personal connection meets global scale. Our vision is to enable a world in which everyone loves their work and life. We help organizations of all kinds redefine what’s possible, give shape to the future—and get there. The CMS Content Author will help deliver and implement the company's broader goals.

What You’ll Do

• Support application owners with migrating on-prem SQL Server databases to new domains on new or existing shared infrastructure.
• Use questionnaires and interviews with app owners to determine rehosting requirements and opportunities, including decommissioning, rehosting on-premises (new or existing shared infrastructure), or cloud migration using Azure (preferred) or AWS IaaS, SQL Managed Instance, or RDS.
• Identify and convert service accounts (SQL Server or Domain) and RBAC AD groups to the new domain, following latest RBAC best practices and naming conventions.
• Configure database replication, linked servers, and Availability Groups as needed.
• Plan and build new SQL Server infrastructure, including resource planning (CPU, Memory, Storage) and documentation, aligned with migration plans.
• Expand server resources for adding databases to existing shared SQL Server instances or Azure SQL Managed Instance.
• Plan, install, and configure new SQL Server named instances, including Windows Server Failover Clustering and SQL Clustered Instances following best practices.
• Plan, install, and configure Azure SQL Managed Instance following established processes and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles.
• Decommission legacy databases, RBAC, and infrastructure, maintaining proper documentation.
• Support all aspects of SQL Server infrastructure in conjunction with application migration plans, including upgrades and significant changes like AOAG or cloud migration.
• Participate in regular status and planning meetings.

What You’ll Bring

• 5-7 years of experience as a SQL Server DBA.
• At least 5 years’ experience with SQL migrations.
• Experience migrating to on-premises environments.
• Deep knowledge of resource configuration nuances.
• Extensive experience with SQL Server installations and migrations.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

About Us

Slalom is a human-centric business and technology consulting firm that leads with outcomes. We collaborate globally to deliver innovative customer experiences, new products, and services. Trusted by leaders across the Global 1000, we aim to move faster, dream bigger, and build better futures together.

Compensation and Benefits

We invest in our team’s well-being, offering meaningful time off, paid holidays, parental leave, 401(k) with match, comprehensive health coverage, adoption and fertility assistance, and wellness reimbursements. The hourly pay range for this role is $80 to $95, depending on experience, with actual compensation based on individual skills and qualifications.

EEO and Accommodations

Slalom is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all qualified applicants and provide accommodations for candidates during the hiring process. Applications are accepted through May 27, 2025.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Business Consulting and Services