Infrastructure Engineer (SQL Server & Windows)

NTT DATA’s Client is seeking an experienced, hands-on SQL Server and Windows Infrastructure Engineer to support the build-out and configuration of new application environments. The contractor will work with application development and enterprise infrastructure teams to configure servers, establish SQL Server environments, resolve deployment issues, and reduce reliance on application developers for infrastructure-related work. (Charlotte, NC or Minneapolis, MN), Build and configure Windows Server and Microsoft SQL Server environments. Install, configure, secure, patch, and troubleshoot SQL Server instances. Configure databases, service accounts, permissions, certificates, storage, networking, and application connectivity. Support database backup/recovery, maintenance, performance tuning, and production readiness. Troubleshoot infrastructure, SQL Server, and application deployment issues. Automate repeatable configuration and operational activities using PowerShell where appropriate. Coordinate with enterprise infrastructure, security, database, and application teams to move environment requests through established processes. Document configurations, procedures, dependencies, and operational support requirements.

Strong Microsoft SQL Server administration and engineering experience. Strong Windows Server configuration and troubleshooting experience. Advanced T-SQL, including stored procedures, query analysis, indexing, and performance optimization. Experience building Dev/Test/QA/Production application environments. Working knowledge of Active Directory, service accounts, certificates, DNS, networking, storage, and firewall concepts. PowerShell or comparable infrastructure automation experience. Ability to independently diagnose and resolve complex environment and deployment issues.

Preferred Skills SQL Server Always On / high availability and disaster recovery. Azure DevOps, Git, and CI/CD experience. Experience supporting applications in a large, regulated financial-services environment. Experience with security hardening, vulnerability remediation, change management, and production controls.

Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting hourly range for this remote role is ($55.00-$65.00/Hour). This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on several factors, including the candidate’s actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications.

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