SQL Database Administrator

Job Details Work Location: State / Region / Province – Connecticut, Indiana, North Carolina, Texas. Country: USA. Domain: Delivery Interest Group: Company – ITL USA Requisition ID: 150040BR Technical Skills: Database Administration – MS SQL Server; Infrastructure Database Administration – SQL Administration. Overview The Infosys Communications, Media, and Technology (CMT) unit is a dynamic and innovative division dedicated to driving digital transformation and growth for clients in the telecommunications, media, and technology sectors. Our vision is to become the strategic and trusted partner for our clients by enabling their digital transformation and growth. We achieve this by leading technological changes. Join us to be part of a team that leverages deep industry insights and strategic leadership to deliver innovation-led transformation through digital, cloud, and AI-first solutions. We are committed to building and nurturing a high-impact partner ecosystem and driving long-term, strategic client relationships. Responsibilities Collaborate with internal and client teams to resolve complex incidents, conduct root cause analyses, and document findings with preventive recommendations. Participate in evaluation of client IT infrastructure, prepare actionable assessment reports, and support due diligence to document infrastructure maturity and improvement opportunities. Contribute to the design of scalable, cost-effective IT infrastructure solutions, review reusable components, and develop technical documentation for deployed systems. Align release schedules and environment readiness, execute deployments as per protocols, perform post-deployment testing, and manage version control to track changes. Coordinate maintenance schedules, emergency fixes, and technology upgrades while ensuring uninterrupted integration into existing systems and processes. Facilitate performance data analysis across systems, coordinate insights on system behavior, and support capacity planning to optimize performance. Conduct security checks, recovery drills, and compliance audits; implement security measures and coordinate continuity plans to maintain adherence to standards. Gather feedback to identify automation opportunities, analyze existing infrastructure processes, and propose enhancements for efficiency gains. Act as liaison with onsite, offshore, and vendor teams to document project requirements, ensuring effective collaboration. Develop a centralized repository of technical and procedural knowledge, leveraging insights from other projects to drive efficiency and retain organizational expertise. Contribution to the Team A collaborative spirit and excellent communication skills. Ability to handle complex incidents and implement resolutions. A knack for conducting IT infrastructure assessment and identifying key optimization opportunities. Focused approach towards deployment management, system optimization, and process automation initiatives including sector specific focus. The ability to work with cross-functional teams. Required Skills and Experience Hands on experience SQL Server DBA experience and troubleshooting skills. Expertise in performance tuning, HA/DR, and database security. Experience working closely with application and development teams. Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server (2016/2019/2022) on‑premises and/or Azure. Support database objects, backups, restores, refreshes, cloning, and migrations. Monitor database health, capacity, and performance; identify and resolve performance bottlenecks using T‑SQL, execution plans, and indexing strategies. Design and maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies; perform regular restore tests. Implement and support high availability and DR solutions (Always On Availability Groups, FCI, Log Shipping, Replication). Ensure database security, access control, compliance, and auditing. Automate DBA tasks using T‑SQL and PowerShell. Provide 24x7 production support, incident resolution, and participate in change and release management. Maintain database documentation and standards. Preferred Skills and Experience Knowledge of PowerShell for DBA automation. Familiarity with monitoring tools (SSMS, SQL Profiler, Extended Events, SCOM, third‑party tools). Experience working in ITIL‑based support environments. Microsoft SQL Server or Azure certifications. Strong communication and collaboration skills. Attention to detail and a proactive mindset. Willingness to support critical systems in high‑pressure situations. Additional Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent required from an accredited institution (we will also consider three years of progressive experience in the specialty in lieu of every year of education). This position may require relocation and/or travel to work/project location. In order to comply with legal requirements, this role is limited to “U.S. persons” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15. U.S. persons include U.S. citizens, U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents, and certain refugees and asylees. Benefits Long‑term/Short‑term Disability Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts Insurance (Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal) 401(k) plan and contributions dependent on salary level About Us Infosys is a global leader in next‑generation digital services and consulting. We enable clients in more than 50 countries to navigate their digital transformation. With over four decades of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we expertly steer our clients through their digital journey. We do it by enabling the enterprise with an AI‑powered core that helps prioritize the execution of change. We also empower the business with agile digital at scale to deliver unprecedented levels of performance and customer delight. Our always‑on learning agenda drives their continuous improvement through building and transferring digital skills, expertise, and ideas from our innovation ecosystem. EEO Infosys provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr Infosys