Database Administrator- MSSQL

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.
• Responsibilities include: Monitor IT availability levels by comparing actual levels against targets and addressing shortfalls.
• 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.

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 Expertise

• Excellent hands-on experience with MSSQL.
• Over 8 years of experience.
• Extensive knowledge of all associated IPC processes.
• Strong understanding of SLAs, including their measurement, configuration, and reporting.
• Hands-on experience with installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of Log Shipping, Replication, Mirroring, and Cluster management.
• Hands-on experience with Windows Server Clustering.
• Experience with Azure and AWS database management.
• Understanding of Virtualization, Windows, and Linux platforms.
• Backup and Restore strategies, including Maintenance Plan configuration.
• Monitoring high availability setups to ensure synchronization.
• Strong understanding of application, database, and network integration.
• Experience with configuration and troubleshooting.
• Demonstrated experience in handling day-to-day server and operating system break-fix support, changes, and critical client-impacting situations.

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

• Experience with MongoDB and Postgres