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SQL Database Administrator

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Location: Richardson, TX

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship. Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future.

Cognizant is looking for a SQL Database Administrator for installation, configuration, administration, monitoring, security, performance, and availability of Microsoft SQL Server databases in production and non-production environments to manage mission-critical SQL Server environments and collaborate with application teams to ensure optimal database performance and reliability.

About Cognizant’s CIS Practice:

Cognizant’s CIS (Cognizant Infrastructure Services) Practice is a global leader in providing IT infrastructure services. We deliver innovative solutions to optimize and transform IT infrastructure, ensuring business agility and operational efficiency. Our services include cloud computing, data center management, network services, and cybersecurity. We focus on understanding client needs and delivering customized solutions to drive business success.

What you’ll do in the role:

  • Install, configure, upgrade, and patch SQL Server instances.
  • Manage database backup, restore, and disaster recovery processes.
  • Configure and support High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) solutions such as:
    • Always On Availability Groups
    • Log Shipping
    • Replication
    • Database Mirroring
    • Failover Clustering
    • DAG
    • Transparent Data Encryption
  • Monitor database health, performance, and availability.
  • Troubleshoot performance issues, blocking, deadlocks, and replication failures.
  • Perform query tuning, index optimization, and database maintenance activities.
  • Manage security, including logins, users, roles, permissions, encryption, and compliance requirements.
  • Monitor SQL Agent Jobs, Alerts, Maintenance Plans, and backups.
  • Conduct capacity planning for CPU, memory, storage, and database growth.
  • Support database migrations, upgrades, and cloud deployments (Azure SQL/AWS RDS).
  • Create automation scripts using T-SQL and PowerShell.
  • Work with application teams during releases, deployments, and production incidents.
  • Provide 24x7 production support and participate in on-call rotations as needed.

What you’ll need to succeed:

  • Microsoft SQL Server 2016/2019/2022 Administration
  • T-SQL Programming
  • Performance Tuning & Troubleshooting
  • Backup & Recovery
  • Always On, Replication, Mirroring, Log Shipping, DAG & TDE
  • SSMS, SQL Profiler, DMV Analysis
  • Windows Server Administration
  • Azure SQL Database / Managed Instance (preferred)Incident, Change, and Release Management (ITIL)

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 an outstanding applicant and help us see how you'd be helpful 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.

About Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.

Additional employment information
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.

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Our benefits program is built with you in mind—so you can enjoy a fulfilling, balanced and healthy life.

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We empower you to prioritize your wellbeing through paid time off, flexible working where possible, healthcare plans, counselling, our Mental Health Allyship program and more. 

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Step 4: Decision time

Our team will then review each candidates’ potential to succeed in the role. This step may take some time because we want to find the right fit for both you and us—but you can count on us to keep you updated.

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