As a Senior SQL Server DBA, you will make an impact by making a difference in the healthcare industry by ensuring the reliability and performance of databases that power clinical and operational systems. Your expertise will support important applications that directly impact patient care and operational efficiency. With a focus on high availability, disaster recovery readiness, and secure data access across both on-premises and Azure cloud environments, your work will be essential to maintaining flawless operations. You'll be part of a collaborative team committed to technical excellence and meaningful outcomes. You will be a valued member of our Infrastructure practice and work collaboratively with our Senior Consultant.
In this role, you will
- Craft, implement, and manage SQL Server environments for high-availability healthcare systems across both on-premise and Azure platforms.
- Own and maintain database health and performance; analyze and resolve bottlenecks or failures with minimal disruption.
- Implement and support HA/DR strategies including AlwaysOn, clustering, and Distributed Availability Groups.
- Manage end-to-end database lifecycle: provisioning, configuration, upgrade, patching, backup, and recovery.
- Automate daily administrative tasks using T-SQL and PowerShell to improve operational efficiency.
- Secure databases using enterprise encryption models such as TDE, Always Encrypted, and SSL.
- Coordinate with infrastructure, application, and DevOps teams to align database strategies with business goals.
- Build and maintain comprehensive documentation including standard operating procedures, recovery playbooks, and change logs.
- Lead and contribute to migrating databases to On-prem and Cloud, Azure SQL.
What you’ll need to succeed (required skills)
- A proven track record of 8 or more years in SQL database administration, including work with large-scale, high volume systems.
- Proficiency in SQL Server HA/DR technologies including clustering, AlwaysOn Availability Groups, and backups/recovery models.
- Detailed knowledge of Performance Tuning and Optimization (PTO) techniques using native SQL Server tools.
- Expert in managing migrations to Azure SQL or other hybrid cloud models.
- Proficiency in PowerShell and T-SQL scripting for automation and maintenance tasks.
- Outstanding experience implementing and maintaining SQL Server encryption models including TDE, Always Encrypt, SSL connections.
What will help you stand out (preferred skills)
- Superb interpersonal skills with a proactive approach.
- Top-tier experience in security and compliance requirements in healthcare or other regulated industries.
- Outstanding ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
At Cognizant, we're eager to meet people who believe in our mission and can make an impact in various ways. We strongly encourage you to apply even if you only meet the required skills listed. Consider what transferrable experience and skills make you a unique applicant and help us see how you'd be beneficial to this role.
Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
Working arrangements
We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in Ontario and/or Nova Scotia, where our hubs are located. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.
Note: The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
コグニザントのコミュニティ
コグニザントは、クライアントのビジネス、運営、技術モデルをデジタル時代に合わせて変革する、世界有数のプロフェッショナルサービス企業の一つです。私たちの独自の業界ベースのコンサルティングアプローチは、クライアントがより革新的で効率的なビジネスを構想し、構築し、運営するのを支援します。米国に本社を置くコグニザント（NASDAQ-100のメンバーであり、Forbesの2024年世界最高の雇用者の一つ）は、常に世界で最も称賛される企業の一つに挙げられています。コグニザントがどのようにしてクライアントがデジタルでリードするのを支援しているかについては、www.cognizant.comをご覧ください。
- コグニザントは世界中に300,000+上の社員を擁するグローバルな会社会社です。
- 私たちはより良い方法を考えるだけでなく、それを実現していきます。
- 私たちは正しいことを行うことで、社員、顧客、会社、地域社会に貢献します。
- キャリアを築いていくことができる革新的な環境を育んでいきます。
コグニザントについて
コグニザント（Nasdaq-100: CTSH）は世界有数のプロフェッショナル・サービス企業であり、企業がテクノロジーの近代化、プロセスの再構築、エクスペリエンスの変革を実現し、変化の激しい世界で優位に立てるよう支援しています。
コグニザントは機会均等雇用を実践しています。応募および候補者としての選考は、人種、肌の色、性別、宗教、信条、性的指向、性自認、国籍、障がい、遺伝情報、妊娠、退役軍人としての地位、または連邦法、州法、もしくは地方自治体の法律で保護されているその他の特性に基づいて行われることはありません。
求人情報の検索や応募書類の提出に配慮を必要とする障害をお持ちの方は、[email protected] までご要望と連絡先をお知らせください。
免責事項
報酬情報は、この掲載日現在のものです。コグニザントは、適用される法律に従い、いつでもこの情報を修正する権利を有します。
応募者は面接に直接またはビデオ会議で出席する必要がある場合があります。また、各面接時に身分証明書の提示を求められる場合があります。