Remote AWS SQL Server DBA | Cloud Migration Specialist

Cognizant; Santa Fe (NM); Remote; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking an experienced MS SQL Server DBA L3 to support large-scale migration of SQL Server environments from on-premises to AWS. The role emphasizes strong SQL Server administration, cloud migration, performance tuning, high availability, and production support.

The candidate should be authorized to work in the US without visa sponsorship. The role is open to remote candidates located in the US, with a salary range of $110,000 to $130,000 depending on skills and qualifications.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on SQL Server DBA experience.
• Strong migration experience to AWS or other clouds.
• Expertise in HA/DR configurations and disaster recovery.
• Proficiency in performance tuning, backups, and security.
• Experience with SQL Server 2019/2022 and EC2-based deployments.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end migration of SQL Server databases to AWS (EC2).
• Assess environments, backups, HA/DR, and readiness for migration.
• Design migration, cutover, validation, and rollback plans.
• Install, configure, and maintain SQL Server on AWS.
• Troubleshoot performance, availability, and security issues.
• Create runbooks, SOPs, and documentation.
• Collaborate with application, cloud, and security teams.

Skills

SQL Server DBA

Migration to AWS

Performance tuning

High availability

Windows Server

Security & encryption

Tools

AWS EC2

Always On

SQL Server 2019/2022

Job description

Cognizant is seeking an experienced MS SQL Server DBA L3 to support large-scale migration of SQL Server environments from on-premises to AWS. The role emphasizes strong SQL Server administration, cloud migration, performance tuning, high availability, and production support.

The candidate should be authorized to work in the US without visa sponsorship. The role is open to remote candidates located in the US, with a salary range of $110,000 to $130,000 depending on skills and qualifications.