Senior DBA- Techno Functional Role

Job Title: Senior DBA- Techno Functional Role Job Location: Remote [Continental USA] Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future We are seeking an experienced and technically strong DBA Lead to provide strategic and operational leadership to the Database Administration team at Cognizant. The ideal candidate brings deep hands-on expertise in Microsoft SQL Server administration, combined with proven people management, stakeholder engagement, and service delivery capabilities. This is a Techno Functional role that requires an individual who can operate confidently at both a technical and leadership level u2014 driving best practices, managing vendor and contractor performance, and ensuring high-quality DBA services across a complex enterprise environment. Salary and Other Compensation: The annual salary for this position is between $99,000 to $113,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizantu2019s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizantu2019s applicable plans. In this role, you will Leadership & Team Management u2022 Provide day-to-day leadership for the DBA team, identifying work priorities, managing workloads, and ensuring timely task execution. u2022 Foster a healthy, collaborative, and team-oriented work environment built on trust, accountability, and mutual respect. u2022 Clarify performance expectations and help team members achieve success through coaching, mentoring, and timely feedback. u2022 Recognize accomplishments and apply appropriate disciplinary action when required, in line with applicable HR policies. u2022 Ensure team adherence to standard DBA practices, policies, and Cognizant delivery frameworks. u2022 Facilitate timely communication of organizational messages, issues, and decisions to all team members. Client & Stakeholder Engagement u2022 Develop and maintain cordial, effective partnerships with business area stakeholders and other IS employee-partners. u2022 Ensure business area satisfaction through regular interaction, proactive communication, and expectation management. u2022 Develop a shared understanding of service level expectations with business areas; regularly review service delivery performance and work collaboratively to close any gaps. u2022 Collaborate effectively with other IS teams and resources to deliver integrated, end-to-end solutions. Vendor & Contractor Management u2022 Supervise vendor and contractor performance, ensuring delivery is competent and aligned with contractual terms and conditions. u2022 Monitor contractor service billings for accuracy; review statements of work regularly and escalate discrepancies as needed. u2022 Ensure appropriate internal and external resources are in place to meet delivery expectations at all times. u2022 Oversee timely implementation of vendor-supplied patches and new releases in line with change management processes. Service Delivery & Operational Excellence u2022 Ensure Cognizant best practices are followed for the delivery, implementation, and maintenance of all DBA infrastructure and services. u2022 Apply critical thinking and project management discipline in day-to-day execution and resource and workload planning. u2022 Ensure timely correction of bugs, vendor-supplied patches, and new releases related to DBA infrastructure. u2022 Ensure appropriate training and knowledge transfer takes place within the team to maintain and grow delivery capability. u2022 Monitor team performance against SLAs and work cross-functionally to address service gaps in a cost-effective and timely manner. What youu2019ll need to succeed (required skills) u2022 Approximately 10 years of related experience, including management and operation of enterprise DBA services and DBA infrastructure. u2022 Demonstrated experience managing, coaching, and mentoring a team of database administrators. u2022 Proven track record managing vendor relationships, contractor performance, and service billings. u2022 Experience working in complex enterprise environments with strict SLA and change management requirements. u2022 Good working knowledge of ITSM processes, specifically Incident Management and Change Management. u2022 Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical teams and non-technical business stakeholders. u2022 Proven ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced enterprise support environment. Technical Skills Strong hands-on expertise across the following technical areas: u2022 SQL Server Administration (Core) u2014 all levels: o SQL Server health checks, session monitoring, and error log analysis o Login, user, and permissions management o Database objects, Dynamic Management Views (DMVs), and alert monitoring and resolution u2022 Database Backup & Restore u2014 all levels: o Full, differential, and transaction log backup strategies o Restore procedures including point-in-time recovery and backup validation u2022 SQL Server Agent Jobs u2014 all levels: o Job creation, scheduling, failure diagnosis, and notification configuration u2022 T-SQL and PowerShell Scripting u2014 all levels: o Writing and optimizing T-SQL scripts for administration and data tasks o PowerShell automation for routine DBA workflows u2022 Database Encryption u2014 L2/L3: o Transparent Data Encryption (TDE), certificate management, and key rotation u2022 SQL Server Patching u2014 L2/L3: o CU/SP assessment, non-production testing, and coordinated production rollout u2022 SQL Server Upgrade & Migration u2014 L2/L3: o In-place and side-by-side version upgrades, compatibility testing, and migration validation u2022 Performance Tuning & Optimization u2014 L2/L3: o Blocking and deadlock resolution, query tuning, execution plan analysis o Index strategy design and fragmentation management u2022 High Availability Solutions u2014 L2/L3: o Log Shipping, Database Mirroring, and Always On Availability Groups (AG) o Failover procedures, health monitoring, and listener configuration u2022 SQL Server Replication u2014 L2/L3: o Transactional, Snapshot, and Merge replication u2014 setup, monitoring, and troubleshooting u2022 Linked Servers, SPN & Kerberos Delegation u2014 L2/L3: o Linked server configuration, SPN registration, and constrained delegation troubleshooting u2022 Microsoft Azure SQL & Azure IaaS u2014 preferred: o Azure SQL Database, SQL on Azure VMs, and Azure SQL Managed Instance o Azure Monitor, Azure Backup, and Azure Advisor for database workloads Preferred Skills u2022 Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate u2022 Microsoft Certified: SQL Server u2014 MCSA / MCSE Data Management & Analytics u2022 ITIL Foundation Certification 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 Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future Work model: At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs. Based on this roleu2019s business requirements, this is a remote position in USA. The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project youu2019re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations. We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role. 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. u201cCognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.u201dCognizant 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.

Created: 2026-05-04