MS-SQL Database Administrator

Who We Are

At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward – always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.

The Role

Within our Database Administration team at Kyndryl, you'll be a master of managing and administering the backbone of our technological infrastructure. You'll be the architect of the system, shaping the base definition, structure, and documentation to ensure the long-term success of our business operations. 

Your expertise will be crucial in configuring, installing and maintaining database management systems, ensuring that our systems are always running at peak performance. You'll also be responsible for managing user access, implementing the highest standards of security to protect our valuable data from unauthorized access.

In addition, you'll be a disaster recovery guru, developing strong backup and recovery plans to ensure that our system is always protected in the event of a failure. Your technical acumen will be put to use, as you support end users and application developers in solving complex problems related to our database systems.

As a key player on the team, you'll implement policies and procedures to safeguard our data from external threats. You will also conduct capacity planning and growth projections based on usage, ensuring that our system is always scalable to meet our business needs.

You'll be a strategic partner, working closely with various teams to coordinate systematic database project plans that align with our organizational goals. Your contributions will not go unnoticed - you'll have the opportunity to propose and implement enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the system, enabling us to deliver world-class services to our customers.

Roles & Responsibilities: 

• Install, configure, upgrade, patch, and manage Microsoft SQL Server databases.

• Establish and maintain backup and recovery policy and procedures.

• Provide proactive monitoring and performance tuning including physical server level, database level, and query tuning.

• Create users and assign permissions based on authorized level of access.

• Provide L2-level representation for DBA team to account leadership, clients, application owners, and infrastructure teams.

• Ensure 24/7 availability of the SQL Server database environment (24/7 on- call responsibilities on a rotating schedule) .

• Work with system administrators, architects, development teams, and business application owners to ensure database changes are in-line with operational standards and the strategies needed to scale.

• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to administer as well as troubleshoot live issues both internal as well as customer reported.

• Create and execute scripts to perform needed system functions.

• Participate in internal/external audits to showcase the IT compliance status.

• Perform the IT related task and update the status higher management on regularly.

Your Future at Kyndryl
Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career, from Junior Administrator to Architect. We have training and upskilling programs that you won't find anywhere else, including hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and the chance to certify in all four major platforms. One of the benefits of Kyndryl is that we work with customers in a variety of industries, from banking to retail. Whether you want to broaden your knowledge base or narrow your scope and specialize in a specific sector, you can find your opportunity here.

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 Professional and Technical Expertise:

• A minimum of 4+ years of overall experience in IT Database Domain(MS-SQL) with proven experience in Database Operations.

• Client Meetings, External Audit, Database Installation, Database Environment, Database MS-SQL Server Administration.

• Strong backup/recovery, including replication/failover tuning and troubleshooting knowledge of SQL Server.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Experience in Operating Systems tuning and configurations.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) & provide 24x7 Support.

• Experience in Database server administration ( MS-SQL) and team management.

• Experience in Installation of MS-SQL ,Applications and break fixing of H/W and S/W issues & working on Service Desk tickets.

• Bachelor's Degree Mandatory

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

Experience using Azure SQL and related tools (Hybrid connections, etc.) is a bonus.

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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