SQL Principal Database Administrator

Cognizant; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 49,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Principal Database Administrator to manage SQL Server operations remotely. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in SQL database management, possess strong communication skills, and lead various IT initiatives effectively. The role offers a competitive salary range and benefits for job stability and growth.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

401(k) plan and contributions

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 10+ years of SQL Server Database Administration experience.
• 7+ years of SQL language and Transact-SQL experience.
• 5+ years of experience with SQL Server Always On Availability Groups.

Responsibilities

• Lead Database Administration activities in support of IT initiatives.
• Normalize installation and management of database servers.
• Ensure proactive monitoring and maintenance of systems.

Skills

SQL Server Database Administration

Transact-SQL

PowerShell Automation

Database Monitoring Solutions

Cloud SQL Server

Education

Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SQL Server 2012 to 2019

Job description

SQL Principal Database Administrator

We are looking for a Principal Database Administrator with expertise in all features of SQL Server, including database management, Integration Services, Reporting Services, Analysis Services, Clustering, and Always on Availability Groups. This position will be interfacing with multiple business stakeholders to meet objectives, and we are seeking a candidate that is able to work independently with strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Location: Remote

Job Responsibilities

• Lead various Database Administration activities in support of IT initiatives. This includes planning, coordinating, prioritizing, and delivering on multiple projects, while providing feedback on project status, milestones, and risks.

• Normalize installation, configuration, and management of database servers across the enterprise.

• Standardize SQL Server software versions and implement life cycle management.

• Assess the health of the database environment, troubleshoot issues, and determine course of action for resolution.

• Ensure proactive monitoring, notification, and maintenance is in place to optimize the availability and performance of systems and applications.

• Perform database management activities with planning for security, performance, and scalability.

• Automate operational processes.

• Provide solutions for high availability and disaster recovery of critical databases.

• Perform capacity planning and management to ensure databases are adequately configured to support business growth.

• Facilitate dialog across functional areas and provide consultative direction.

• Deploy system and application database changes in accordance with change management procedures.

• Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, to both technical and non-technical teams, and all levels of management.

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or proven work experience. Technical training and some college will be considered.

• 10+ Years of SQL Server Database Administration experience.

• 7+ Years of SQL language and Transact-SQL experience.

• 5+ Years of SQL Server Always On Availability Groups experience.

• 5+ Years of SQL Server Integration Services, Reporting Services, and Analysis Services experience.

• 3+ Years of experience automating processes with PowerShell.

• 3+ Years of experience with 3rd party database monitoring solutions.

• 3+ Years of experience with 3rd party database backup solutions.

• 2+ Years of experience with SQL Server on a Cloud platform.

• Experience with SQL Server 2012 thru 2019.

• Thorough troubleshooting and debugging skills using native SQL Server tools.

• Must be able to clearly communicate, verbally and in writing, to both technical and non-technical teams, and all levels of management.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working with enterprise job schedulers.

• Experience working with healthcare data.

• Strong documentation skills.

• Ability to multi-task on several projects.

• Ability to quickly absorb and understand complex technical requirements.

• Ability to determine system requirements based on business needs.

• Ability to facilitate dialog across functional areas and provide consultative direction.

• Ability to troubleshoot configuration and performance issues.

• Certification: Azure Database Administrator Associate

Salary and Other Compensation:

Applications will be accepted until 08/29/2025

The annual salary for this position is between $49,001– $92,500 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, based on performance and is subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

· Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

· Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

· 401(k) plan and contributions

· Long-term/Short-term Disability

· Paid Parental Leave

· Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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.

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Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.