Cognizant

MSSQL Database Administrator

Cognizant • $90K — $115K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years' experience in Microsoft SQL Server Administration
  • Proficient in SQL Server Performance Tuning & Optimization
  • Expertise in High Availability/Disaster Recovery techniques
  • Experience in database project management and delivery
  • Strong technical leadership and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary onsite technical lead for all SQL Server database initiatives
  • Lead database migration and cloud adoption projects from planning to implementation
  • Drive effective stakeholder communication and project updates
  • Oversee SQL Server performance, security, and backup/recovery environments
  • Review technical designs and operational procedures for best practice adherence
  • Act as the escalation point for critical production incidents and root cause analysis
  • Identify opportunities for automation and process improvements

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement savings plan options
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Flexible working arrangements
Full Job Description
Role:MSSQL Database Administrator

Location: Coppell, Texas

Mandatory skill: Microsoft SQL Server Administration, SQL Server Performance Tuning & Optimization, High Availability / Disaster Recovery (Always On, Clustering, Replication),Database Project Management & Delivery, Technical Leadership & Stakeholder Management

1. Serve as the primary onsite technical lead and single point of contact for all SQL Server database initiatives and operational activities.

3. Lead database migration, upgrade, modernization, and cloud adoption projects from planning through implementation.

4. Drive stakeholder communication, project status reporting, and issue resolution.

5. Oversee SQL Server performance, availability, security, backup/recovery, and High Availability/Disaster Recovery (HA/DR) environments.

6. Review technical designs, implementation plans, change requests, and operational procedures to ensure adherence to best practices.

7. Act as the escalation point for critical production incidents, driving root cause analysis and permanent resolution.

8. Identify automation and process improvement opportunities to improve operational efficiency and service quality.

Compensation: We are offering between $90,000 - $115,000. Applications will be accepted until Oct 2, 2026.Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in US without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

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.

*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*

About Cognizant

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$28.7 billion
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Net Income
$1.3 billion
Founded
1994
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Revenue
$16.6 billion
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