Database Administrator

Cogent Infotech Pvt. Ltd.; Logan (UT); On-site; USD 58,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogent Infotech in Logan, Utah, is seeking a Database Administrator to maintain secure, reliable SQL Server databases. You will review code, monitor performance and security, support backup and recovery activities, and collaborate with technical teams to resolve database issues.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of DBA experience, strong T-SQL skills, and hands-on disaster recovery planning. This full-time hybrid role offers a competitive salary and opportunities to work across enterprise-grade

Qualifications

• 5+ years of database administration experience.
• Strong T-SQL optimization and performance tuning.
• Hands-on experience with database backup and recovery.
• Experience planning and supporting database disaster recovery.
• Knowledge of SQL Server Transactional Replication.
• Experience installing, configuring, and troubleshooting SQL Server.
• Experience with SQL Server Availability Groups.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review, format, and approve submitted database code for errors, consistency, and efficiency.
• Monitor database performance, availability, and security.
• Identify and resolve SQL Server performance and configuration issues.
• Support database backup, recovery, replication, and disaster-recovery activities.
• Coordinate with team members on database projects, maintenance, and operational tasks.
• Maintain clear documentation for database configurations and procedures.
• Participate in an on-call rotation as needed.

Skills

DBA experience 5+ yrs

T-SQL optimization

Backup & recovery

Disaster recovery planning

SQL Server replication

SQL Server installation & config

Availability Groups

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science/IT

Tools

SQL Server

Job description

About Cogent Infotech

Cogent Infotech is a technology and talent solutions company headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA. We support clients across commercial, federal, state, and local markets with services in digital transformation, application development, cloud, cybersecurity, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and workforce solutions.

This opportunity is with one of Cogent Infotech's clients in the software-enabled utility management and real estate technology domain.

Job Title: Database Administrator

Experience: 5+ Years

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: Logan, Utah | Hybrid

Salary: $58,000 - $80,000 per year

Job Summary

We are looking for a Database Administrator to help maintain secure, reliable, and efficient SQL Server databases. This role reviews database code, monitors performance and security, supports backup and recovery activities, and works with technical teams to resolve database issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, format, and approve submitted database code for errors, consistency, and efficiency.
• Monitor database performance, availability, and security.
• Identify and resolve SQL Server performance and configuration issues.
• Support database backup, recovery, replication, and disaster-recovery activities.
• Coordinate with team members on database projects, maintenance, and operational tasks.
• Maintain clear documentation for database configurations and procedures.
• Participate in an on-call rotation as needed.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of database administration experience.
• Strong experience with T-SQL optimization and performance tuning.
• Hands-on experience with database backup and recovery.
• Experience planning and supporting database disaster recovery.
• Knowledge of SQL Server Transactional Replication.
• Experience installing, configuring, and troubleshooting SQL Server.
• Experience with SQL Server Availability Groups.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Education

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred; equivalent professional experience may be considered.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The employer is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining an inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are made without discrimination based on any characteristic protected by applicable law.