SQL DBA with Azure

Description

Cognizant is seeking a SQL Server DBA with Azure experience for a full time opportunity. This is a remote role and candidates can be based anywhere in the USA.

Salary range for this role will be between $120000 and $138000 depending on skills and experience of the candidate.

Responsibilities:

Architect, Install and maintain the performance of MSSQL database servers on-premises

Architect, Install and maintain the performance of MSSQL database servers in AWS/Azure Database Cloud

Design and Implement High Availability & Disaster Recovery solutions using SQL Server Clustering, SQL Servers Always ON

Develop Database standards for Optimizing database security based on compliance needs

Develop Backup Solution in Cloud and On-Prem using SQL Native & Cloud Backup solutions

Experience with provisioning sql server database access thru Cyber Ark & gMSA

Performance tuning of database systems

Install, upgrade, and support database applications

Recommend and implement emerging database technologies

Create and manage SSRS reports, SSIS packages, Exports and Imports

Create Automation for repeating database tasks

Experience with Compliance such as HIPAA, SOC, SOC2, PCI & FISMA is a plus

Be available for on-call support as needed.

Qualifications:

Understand SQL Licensing and works on a Physical, VM vs Cloud Instances

Have DR plans published and documented for Recovery in case of a Disaster

Database Administrator Skills and Qualifications:

Strong command of MSSQL and SQL server tools

Advanced knowledge of Database security, Backup and Recovery, and Performance tuning and monitoring standards

Advanced knowledge of Windows Server Operating System, Domain, Windows Clustering

Knowledge of AWS and Azure Cloud Instance types, Storage and Architecture

Knowledge of Managed Instances/Un-Managed/Dedicated Instances in Cloud

Understanding of Relational Data modeling

PowerShell skills

Familiarity with SSAS, SSIS, SSRS

Knowledge on SAN Storage, RAID

Knowledge of VMWare

Knowledge of Physical Hardware and Settings

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Impeccable attention to detail