SQL Server Administrator

About Cloud Infrastructure & Security Services: Cognizant's Cloud, Infrastructure, and Security Services Practice (CIS), is all about embracing digital transformation by driving core modernization holistically across layers! We help customers transform infrastructure and workplace to meet the rapidly evolving needs of the digital era! Our holistic approach delivers key results for our customers by achieving cloud driven modernization and workplace and operational transformation to run the business in a secure environment.

7+ years' experience in Database Operations with a Master's degree (Computer Science/ Informational Technology preferred).

Highly experienced with database platforms (i.e.MS SQL Server, Azure Synapse, Postgres, Azure SQL ) to support high volume OLTP systems.

Robust knowledge of Azure Data Factory, Analysis Service and Microsoft Fabric

Strong knowledge of data warehouse systems and MPP database architecture desired

Experience in architecture design and managing Databases in cloud and on-prem.

Hands on experience with SQL and DB performance tuning and rapid problem troubleshooting/resolution

Understanding and ability to work with IaC, CI/CD Pipelines, Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, Aws Lambda, Azure Resource Manager etc.

Skilled in scripting languages such as PowerShell, python.

Good judgment, prompt decision-making ability, responsibility and accountability.

Commitment to teamwork as a contributor.

Ability to envision and create automation for provisioning and administration tasks.

Document and maintain database policies, procedures, and standards.

Relevant database/cloud certifications preferred.

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This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits 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.