MSSQL Database Administrator

About the group:

Cognizant's Cloud, Infrastructure, and Security Services Practice (CIS), is all about accepting digital transformation by driving core modernization holistically across layers. We help customers transform infrastructure and workplace to meet the constantly evolving needs of the digital era. Our broad approach delivers key results for our customers by achieving cloud driven modernization and workplace and operational transformation to own the business in a secure environment.

• Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*

Role: MSSQL Database Administrator

Location: Coppell, Texas

Mandatory skill: Microsoft SQL Server Administration, SQL Server Performance Tuning & Optimization, High Availability / Disaster Recovery (Always On, Clustering, Replication),Database Project Management & Delivery, Technical Leadership & Stakeholder Management

1. Serve as the primary onsite technical lead and single point of contact for all SQL Server database initiatives and operational activities.

2. Lead database migration, upgrade, modernization, and cloud adoption projects from planning through implementation.

3. Drive stakeholder communication, project status reporting, and issue resolution.

4. Oversee SQL Server performance, availability, security, backup/recovery, and High Availability/Disaster Recovery (HA/DR) environments.

5. Review technical designs, implementation plans, change requests, and operational procedures to ensure adherence to best practices.

6. Act as the escalation point for critical production incidents, driving root cause analysis and permanent resolution.

7. Identify automation and process improvement opportunities to improve operational efficiency and service quality.

Compensation: We are offering between $90,000 - $115,000. Applications will be accepted until Oct 2, 2026.Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in US without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

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.

• Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*

About Cognizant:

Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization's unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.

Additional employment information

Compensation 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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