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MSSQL Database Administrator

Job in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, 75215, USA
Listing for: Cognizant
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-28
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Disaster Recovery IT, Cloud Computing: Infrastructure & Operations, Database Administrator, Systems Administrator
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 90000 - 115000 USD Yearly USD 90000.00 115000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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.
  • 3. Lead database migration, upgrade, modernization, and cloud adoption projects from planning through implementation.
  • 4. Drive stakeholder communication, project status reporting, and issue resolution.
  • 5. Oversee SQL Server performance, availability, security, backup/recovery, and High Availability/Disaster Recovery (HA/DR) environments.
  • 6. Review technical designs, implementation plans, change requests, and operational procedures to ensure adherence to best practices.
  • 7. Act as the escalation point for critical production incidents, driving root cause analysis and permanent resolution.
  • 8. 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*

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