Technical Specialist - SQL Database administrator SME

The DBA is a member of the IT team and is responsible for directly supporting the daily administration of the SQL Server used at our client. DBA will manage and support our Client's Data environment.Administer, develop, test, or demonstrate databases. Perform many related database functions across one or more teams or clients, including designing, implementing, and maintaining new databases, backup/recovery andconfiguration management. Install database management systems (DBMS) and provide input for modification of procedures and documentation used for problem resolution and day-to-day maintenance

The Responsibilities includes:

• Provide thought leadership on database architectural design of existing and new systems, database administration, performance monitoring tuning, troubleshooting problems and expansion.
• Evaluate and implement products to enhance existing database solutions (reduce costs, improve efficiency, improve performance).
• Review, enhance and develop backup and recovery strategies depending on SLA requirements.
• Capacity planning and monitoring database growth.
• Develop, maintain, and administer complex ETL using SQL Server (SSIS).
• Design, maintain and ensure High Availability solutions including replication, clustering etc.
• Design, implement and document Disaster Recovery strategies for critical business servers.
• Perform capacity planning work on Production, UA, QA, DEV and DR environments.
• Research improvements to improve overall system performance.
• Participate in 24 X 7 Support of production environment and mission-critical applications with the Database Technology team on a rotational schedule.
• Communicate and coordinate with other IT teams to successfully resolve support and maintenance issues.
• Develop and enforce database standards and best practices including performance, security, monitoring policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

This is a project-based role where you'll enjoy deep involvement throughout the lifespan of a project, as well as the chance to work closely with Architects, Technicians, and PMs. Whatever your current level of tech savvy or where you want your career to lead, you'll find the right opportunities and a buddy to support your growth. Boredom? Trust us, that won't be an issue.

Your future at Kyndryl
There are lots of opportunities to gain certification and qualifications on the job, and you'll continuously grow as a Cloud Hyperscaler. Many of our Infrastructure Specialists are on a path toward becoming either an Architect or Distinguished Engineer, and there are opportunities at every skill level to grow in either of these directions.

Who You Are

You're good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally as important - you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused - someone who prioritizes customer success in their work. And finally, you're open and borderless - naturally inclusive in how you work with others.

Required Technical and Professional Experience

• 8+ years of experience developing, maintaining, and administering MS SQL and other SQL Server databases.
• Experience configuring SQL Server replication required.
• Know-how of cluster management areas, such as adding/bootstrapping/removing nodes, consistency tuning, replication, and multi-DC configuration.
• Experience and knowledge of monitoring, management, capacity planning and compaction strategy
• Experience in database backup and recovery, connectivity and security, and role management.
• Desired to have MCTS, MCITP, and/or MVP certification or equivalent
• Certifications Required: Azure Administrator Level Certification (AZ 104), DP-300 Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

• With bachelor's degree or master's degree
• Preferably having Multiple technology skills years of experience managing accounts
• Hand on experience / understanding of automation through Ansible, Terraform is an added advantage.
• Hands on experience - Terraform, Ansible
• Nice to have Oracle 9g/10g/11g/12c databases experience.

Being You

Diversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it's how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we're not doing it single-handily: Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you - and everyone next to you - the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That's the Kyndryl Way.

What You Can Expect

With state-of-the-art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Kyndryl cares about your well-being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter - wherever you are in your life journey. Our employee learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more. Through our company-wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non-profit organizations. At Kyndryl, we invest heavily in you, we want you to succeed so that together, we will all succeed.

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