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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # SQL Database Administrator - **Company:** Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation - **Location:** Richardson, TX, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Computer Programming, Databases, Data Recovery, Data Center Infrastructure Management (CIM), Disaster Recovery, Failover Clustering, Log Shipping, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Azure, Windows Servers, Network Service, Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Query Optimization, Release Management, Cloud Services, Sqlprofiler, SQL Databases, SQL Server Agent, Transact-SQL, System Availability, Database Performance, Database Migration, Amazon Relational Database Service, Information Technology, Database Mirroring, SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), Database Backup - **Published:** August 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/02B9A7C04C964826B683B50DCB20BA23/job/ ## About the Role 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. ## Description 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) ## Related Videos - [Hacking MSSQL on Cloud. All of them. 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