Database Administrator

We are seeking a skilled SQL Database Administrator (DBA) to support, maintain, and optimize database environments across on-premises infrastructure and cloud platforms. This role is responsible for ensuring database availability, performance, security, and reliability, including traditional Microsoft SQL Server deployments and cloud-based SQL Platform as a Service (PaaS) solutions., * Database Administration: Install, configure, maintain, and support Microsoft SQL Server databases across on-premises, virtualized, and cloud environments.

• Cloud Database Services: Administer and support SQL PaaS solutions, including Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and other cloud-hosted database services.
• Performance Optimization: Monitor database health, troubleshoot performance issues, optimize queries, and implement performance improvements.
• Maintenance & Reliability: Manage database backups, recovery, patching, upgrades, capacity planning, and routine maintenance.
• Security & Compliance: Implement database security controls, manage access permissions, support auditing, and maintain compliance with organizational security standards.
• Migration & Modernization: Support database migrations, platform upgrades, and transitions from traditional SQL Server environments to cloud-based database services.
• Automation & Monitoring: Develop and maintain scripts, automated maintenance processes, monitoring solutions, and operational documentation.
• Operational Support: Troubleshoot database incidents, resolve technical issues, and collaborate with infrastructure, application development, and cloud engineering teams.Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career, from Junior Administrator to Architect. We have training and upskilling programs that you won’t find anywhere else, including hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and the chance to certify in all four major platforms. One of the benefits of Kyndryl is that we work with customers in a variety of industries, from banking to retail. Whether you want to broaden your knowledge base or narrow your scope and specialize in a specific sector, you can find your opportunity here.

• Experience administering Microsoft SQL Server in enterprise environments.
• Familiarity with cloud-based SQL PaaS solutions, particularly Microsoft Azure SQL services.
• Knowledge of SQL performance tuning, backup and recovery, high availability, and disaster recovery.
• Proficiency in T-SQL and database administration tools.
• Understanding of database security, access management, and monitoring practices.
• Experience with database migrations, upgrades, and automation.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, documentation, and communication skills., * Experience supporting hybrid cloud and enterprise database environments.
• Familiarity with PowerShell, Azure automation, and infrastructure-as-code practices.
• Knowledge of Azure SQL monitoring, performance management, and cost optimization.
• Experience working in environments with established IT service management and change control processes.

The compensation range for the position in the U.S. is - $63,840 to $121,440 based on a full-time schedule. Your actual compensation may vary depending on your geography, job-related skills and experience. For part time roles, the compensation will be adjusted appropriately. The pay or salary range will not be below any applicable state, city or local minimum wage requirement.

There is a different applicable compensation range for the following work locations

California (San Francisco Bay Area): $76,680 to $145,680

California (All Other): $70,320 to $133,560

Colorado: $63,840 to $121,440

Massachusetts: $63,840 to $133,560

New York City: $76,680 to $145,680

Washington: $70,320 to $133,560

Washington DC: $70,320 to $133,560

This position will be eligible for Kyndryl’s discretionary annual bonus program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Kyndryl’s applicable plans. You may also receive a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical and dental coverage, disability, retirement benefits, paid leave, and paid time off. Note: If this is a sales commission eligible role, you will be eligible to participate in a sales commission plan in lieu of the annual discretionary bonus program.

At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward - always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities., Diversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it’s how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we’re not doing it single-handily: Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you - and everyone next to you - the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That’s the Kyndryl Way.

What You Can Expect

With state-of-the-art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Kyndryl cares about your well-being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter - wherever you are in your life journey. Our employee learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more. Through our company-wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non-profit organizations. At Kyndryl, we invest heavily in you, we want you to succeed so that together, we will all succeed., At Kyndryl, we achieve progress the world depends on, with purpose. Beginning with the purpose that matters to you . Because here, you will be part of a culture designed with purpose. One that is restless, empathetic and devoted. Where we are committed to sustainable progress for our customers and supporting the communities where we work and live. All of you is what we want. And what we need. Join us, and together, we can advance the vital systems that power human progress.

Kyndryl is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. Kyndryl is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.