Senior SQL Server DBA - Hybrid (Des Moines)

Cognizant; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a SQL Server DBA for a full-time opportunity in Des Moines, IA, working hybrid with 3 days on the client’s office. This role requires valid US work authorization and offers 3 days onsite per week.

The candidate will manage SQL Server databases across Development, Test, UAT and Production, perform migrations, monitor performance, and implement HA/DR, security, and automation. Strong experience and collaboration with infra teams are essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a SQL Server DBA.
• Strong administration experience with SQL Server 2016/2019/2022 and SSMS.
• Hands-on with HA/DR, backups, security, and monitoring.
• Experience in Windows Server and infrastructure concepts.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support SQL Server databases across Development, Test, UAT, and Production environments.
• Perform migrations of code, schema, and objects per change management procedures.
• Execute daily operational health checks, backup verification, job monitoring, and capacity reviews.
• Install, configure, upgrade, patch, and maintain SQL Server instances while minimizing business disruption.
• Provide 24x7 production support and incident resolution.

Skills

SQL Server Administration

Performance Tuning

Backup & DR Planning

Security & Compliance

PowerShell Automation

Tools

SQL Server 2016/2019/2022

SSMS

T-SQL

SQL Server Agent Jobs

Always On Availability Groups

Clustering

Replication

Log Shipping

Azure SQL Database

Azure Managed Instance

AWS RDS SQL Server

Job description

Cognizant is seeking a SQL Server DBA for a full-time opportunity in Des Moines, IA, working hybrid with 3 days on the client’s office. This role requires valid US work authorization and offers 3 days onsite per week.

The candidate will manage SQL Server databases across Development, Test, UAT and Production, perform migrations, monitor performance, and implement HA/DR, security, and automation. Strong experience and collaboration with infra teams are essential.