Senior MS SQL Database Administrator

environments.

• Perform performance tuning, query optimization, indexing strategies, and troubleshooting of database-related issues.

• Design & oversee high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) solutions, including Always On, clustering, and replication.

• Manage database capacity planning, storage optimization, and resource monitoring.

• Develop and enforce policies and procedures for data security, backup, retention, and integrity.

• Support database deployments, schema changes, and release automation in collaboration with development teams.

• Analyze and tune SSIS/SSRS/SSAS components (as applicable).

• Maintain documentation for architecture, standards, and processes.

• Provide on-call support rotation for critical systems.

• Mentor junior DBAs and contribute to establishing technical best practices.

Your Future at Kyndryl
Kyndryl's focus on providing innovative IT solutions to its customers means that in Systems Management, you will be working with the latest technology and will have the opportunity to learn and grow your skills. You may also have the opportunity to work on large-scale projects and collaborate with other IT professionals from around the world.

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 Qualifications

• BA/BSc in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field.

• 7+ years of professional experience as an MS SQL DBA.

• Deep expertise in SQL Server versions 2016-2025.

• Experience with cloud-based SQL environments (Azure SQL, Managed Instances, AWS RDS SQL Server).

• Strong proficiency in T-SQL development, performance tuning, and query plan analysis.

• Proven experience with HA/DR solutions and enterprise-scale database environments.

• Solid understanding of Windows Server administration, networking basics, and storage concepts.

• Experience with PowerShell scripting for automation and maintenance tasks.

• Strong analytical skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively across teams.

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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