Remote AWS SQL Server DBA - Cloud Migration Expert

Cognizant

Baton Rouge (LA)

Remote

USD 110,000 - 140,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

Cognizant is seeking an experienced MS SQL Server DBA L3 to support a large-scale migration of SQL Server environments from on-premises infrastructure to AWS. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in SQL Server administration, cloud migration, performance tuning, high availability, and production support.

The role requires 8+ years of hands-on DBA experience with Always On, WSFC, and migration tools.

Qualifications

8+ years hands-on MS SQL Server DBA experience.
Experience migrating SQL Server workloads to AWS or other cloud platforms.
Strong knowledge of Always On Availability Groups and WSFC.
Expertise in SQL Server installation, configuration, patching, backup/recovery, and performance tuning.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end migration of SQL Server databases from on-premises to AWS (EC2).
Assess existing SQL Server environments, backups, HA/DR configurations, and migration readiness.
Design and execute migration, cutover, validation, and rollback plans.
Install, configure, and maintain SQL Server environments on AWS.
Perform migrations using Backup/Restore, Log Shipping, Replication, Always On, and other methods.
Support cutover activities and post-migration stabilization (hypercare).
Troubleshoot performance, availability, connectivity, backup, and security issues.
Create migration runbooks, SOPs, and validation checklists.
Collaborate with application, cloud, infrastructure, security, and business teams during migration.