Cognizant
Azure SQL DBA
Experience- 8-12+ years
Location Richmond, VA (Hybrid)
Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
We are seeking an experienced SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA) to support enterprise‑scale SQL Server migrations and upgrades to a new data center. This role is ideal for a hands‑on DBA with strong migration experience, automation skills, and the ability to collaborate across infrastructure, DevOps, and application teams.
Key Responsibilities
Migrate multiple SQL Server instances to a new data center
Support SQL version upgrades and new server builds (servers built by a separate infrastructure team)
Install, configure, and validate SQL Server environments
Test and verify migrated and upgraded SQL instances
Identify potential risks and provide mitigation recommendations
Validate and remediate:
DBA maintenance scripts
SQL Agent jobs
Audits, triggers, credentials, and policy‑based management
ODBC driver configurations
Configure and validate backup and restore strategies
Develop automation to improve and standardize database migrations
Partner with development teams on dev and QA testing
Participate in production migrations during non‑business hours
Provide post‑upgrade troubleshooting and performance tuning
Track progress across multiple migration efforts and provide clear status updates
Document server configurations and share operational knowledge
Contribute to ongoing database operations and on‑call rotation as assigned
Required Skills & Experience SQL Server Administration
7+ years of hands‑on SQL Server DBA experience
Strong experience with:
SQL Server 2012, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2019
Deep understanding of:
SQL Server upgrades and migration best practices
Security, roles, and permissions (especially during migrations)
Backup, restore, and T‑SQL scripting
High Availability & Disaster Recovery
SQL Replication
Windows Server Clustering
SQL Server Failover Clustering
SQL Server High Availability / Failover concepts
DevOps & Automation
PowerShell
Ansible
Azure DevOps, GitHub
Platform & Cloud
Windows Server administration
Azure SQL experience (highly preferred)
Applications will be accepted until 1/26/2026
The annual salary for this position is between $73,350 – $116,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and is subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
401(k) plan and contribution
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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Location Richmond, VA (Hybrid)
Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
We are seeking an experienced SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA) to support enterprise‑scale SQL Server migrations and upgrades to a new data center. This role is ideal for a hands‑on DBA with strong migration experience, automation skills, and the ability to collaborate across infrastructure, DevOps, and application teams.
Key Responsibilities
Migrate multiple SQL Server instances to a new data center
Support SQL version upgrades and new server builds (servers built by a separate infrastructure team)
Install, configure, and validate SQL Server environments
Test and verify migrated and upgraded SQL instances
Identify potential risks and provide mitigation recommendations
Validate and remediate:
DBA maintenance scripts
SQL Agent jobs
Audits, triggers, credentials, and policy‑based management
ODBC driver configurations
Configure and validate backup and restore strategies
Develop automation to improve and standardize database migrations
Partner with development teams on dev and QA testing
Participate in production migrations during non‑business hours
Provide post‑upgrade troubleshooting and performance tuning
Track progress across multiple migration efforts and provide clear status updates
Document server configurations and share operational knowledge
Contribute to ongoing database operations and on‑call rotation as assigned
Required Skills & Experience SQL Server Administration
7+ years of hands‑on SQL Server DBA experience
Strong experience with:
SQL Server 2012, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2019
Deep understanding of:
SQL Server upgrades and migration best practices
Security, roles, and permissions (especially during migrations)
Backup, restore, and T‑SQL scripting
High Availability & Disaster Recovery
SQL Replication
Windows Server Clustering
SQL Server Failover Clustering
SQL Server High Availability / Failover concepts
DevOps & Automation
PowerShell
Ansible
Azure DevOps, GitHub
Platform & Cloud
Windows Server administration
Azure SQL experience (highly preferred)
Applications will be accepted until 1/26/2026
The annual salary for this position is between $73,350 – $116,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and is subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
401(k) plan and contribution
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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