• SQL Server/Azure DBA

    Cognizant (Richmond, VA)


    Cognizant is seeking a SQL Server/Azure DBA for a full-time remote opportunity. Applicants must be located in the US and must have valid work authorization. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

     

    The salary range for this role is $99,000 to $116,000 depending on skills and qualifications of the candidate.

     

    Applications will be accepted till 11/11/2025.

    Responsibilities:

    + Migrating many SQL instances to new data centre

    + Several migrations may include new server builds and new (upgraded) versions of SQL installations. Servers will be built by a different team

    + SQL Installation/upgrades and configuration across SQL Server 2012, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2019

    + Assisting with testing and verifying migrated / upgraded SQL Instances

    + Identify potential risk and make recommendations

    + Testing and remediation of impact on DBA maintenance scripts, SQL agent jobs, audits, triggers, credentials, policy management, ODBC driver configurations

    + Streamlining the entire migration process to minimize downtime

    + Participate in migrating production servers (non‐business hours)

    + Provide regular status updates and attend project meetings

    + Document new / upgraded server configurations and share knowledge

    + Contribute to database operations and continuous improvement activities, including on call rotation as assigned.

    Qualifications:

    + Strong experience in Managing Team from DB technologies from SQL server, Oracle, and/or Sybase domains.

    + Hands-on experience with RDBMS Server Design, build and migrations.

    + Very good experience with configuration of HA solutions like Failover cluster and Always solutions.

    + Migration experience to On premise SQL Server databases to Cloud like Azure/AWS.

    + Must have strong experience with SQL server security hardening and implementing best practices.

    + Expertise in managing multiple SQL Server 2005, 2008, 2012, 2014, 2016 and 2017 instances on medium to large systems.

    + Strong experience in handling very large databases.

    + Very good knowledge of Windows OS and its related commands.

    + Good knowledge of T-SQL and query tuning Performing tasks related to installation.

    + Enough expertise to identify and recommend changes/improvements to the build process.

    + Knowledge of SQL Server from architecture to administration including design, development, and optimization of SQL Server databases.

    + Proficient in performance tuning, backup, recovery, security, patching, upgrades, and high availability.

    + Strong expertise in designing and High Availability (HA) deep skills in Windows Clustering, SQL Always on Availability Groups, Clustering, log shipping, mirroring and Storage replication.

    + Analyse, solve, and correct issues in real time, providing problem resolution end-to-end.

    + scripting languages like PowerShell, or other shell scripting and Python, Ansible playbooks.

    + Work experience in Azure SQL Server database.

     

    Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.