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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.\nThe Role\nPosition Summary\nWe are seeking a skilled SQL Database Administrator (DBA) to support, maintain, and optimize database environments across on-premises infrastructure and cloud platforms. This role is responsible for ensuring database availability, performance, security, and reliability, including traditional Microsoft SQL Server deployments and cloud-based SQL Platform as a Service (PaaS) solutions.\nKey Responsibilities\nDatabase Administration: Install, configure, maintain, and support Microsoft SQL Server databases across on-premises, virtualized, and cloud environments.\nCloud Database Services: Administer and support SQL PaaS solutions, including Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and other cloud-hosted database services.\nPerformance Optimization: Monitor database health, troubleshoot performance issues, optimize queries, and implement performance improvements.\nMaintenance & Reliability: Manage database backups, recovery, patching, upgrades, capacity planning, and routine maintenance.\nSecurity & Compliance: Implement database security controls, manage access permissions, support auditing, and maintain compliance with organizational security standards.\nMigration & Modernization: Support database migrations, platform upgrades, and transitions from traditional SQL Server environments to cloud-based database services.\nAutomation & Monitoring: Develop and maintain scripts, automated maintenance processes, monitoring solutions, and operational documentation.\nOperational Support: Troubleshoot database incidents, resolve technical issues, and collaborate with infrastructure, application development, and cloud engineering teams. 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.\nKyndryl currently does not require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, however, if you are hired to work at a client, customer, or partner location, you may be required to show proof of vaccinationto align with their respective COVID-19 vaccinationpolicies. Those who believe they are eligible may apply for a medical or religious accommodation prior to the start of employment.\nWho You Are\nRequired Technical Experience\nExperience administering Microsoft SQL Server in enterprise environments.\nFamiliarity with cloud-based SQL PaaS solutions, particularly Microsoft Azure SQL services.\nKnowledge of SQL performance tuning, backup and recovery, high availability, and disaster recovery.\nProficiency in T-SQL and database administration tools.\nUnderstanding of database security, access management, and monitoring practices.\nExperience with database migrations, upgrades, and automation.\nStrong troubleshooting, analytical, documentation, and communication skills.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience supporting hybrid cloud and enterprise database environments.\nFamiliarity with PowerShell, Azure automation, and infrastructure-as-code practices.\nKnowledge of Azure SQL monitoring, performance management, and cost optimization.\nExperience working in environments with established IT service management and change control processes.\nThe compensation range for the position in the U.S. is - $63,840 to $121,440 based on a full-time schedule. Your actual compensation may vary depending on your geography, job-related skills and experience. For part time roles, the compensation will be adjusted appropriately. The pay or salary range will not be below any applicable state, city or local minimum wage requirement.\nThere is a different applicable compensation range for the following work locations:\nCalifornia (San Francisco Bay Area): $76,680 to $145,680\nCalifornia (All Other): $70,320 to $133,560\nColorado: $63,840 to $121,440\nMassachusetts: $63,840 to $133,560\nNew York City: $76,680 to $145,680\nWashington: $70,320 to $133,560\nWashington DC: $70,320 to $133,560\nThis position will be eligible for Kyndryl’s discretionary annual bonus program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Kyndryl’s applicable plans. You may also receive a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical and dental coverage, disability, retirement benefits, paid leave, and paid time off. Note: If this is a sales commission eligible role, you will be eligible to participate in a sales commission plan in lieu of the annual discretionary bonus program.\nApplications will be accepted on a rolling basis.\nBeing You\nDiversity 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.\nWhat You Can Expect\nWith 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 programsgive 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. 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