SQL Server Administration.( Hartford, CT)

Job Title- SQL Server Administration.Location- Hartford, CTRoles and Responsibilities· Have good experience in Microsoft SQL Server Administration.· Exposure to High Availability technologies and Disaster Recovery options for SQL Server.· Perform regular database maintenance tasks, such as index rebuilding, query optimization, and database tuning.· Assist developers with complex query tuning and schema refinement.· Experience with database backups, restores and recovery models.· Troubleshoot application sluggishness and poor performance.· Create, change, and improve SQL Server Agent tasks and maintenance plans· Monitor and analyze database performance metrics and provide recommendations for improvement.· prior experience AWS cloud services and Postgres Database added advantage.Excellent written and verbal communication.Mandatory SkillsSQL SERVER ADMINISTRATIONSQL SERVER HA/DRSQL SERVER PERFORMANCEAWSCognizant is recognized as a Military Friendly Employer and is a coalition member of the Veteran Jobs Mission. Our Cognizant Veterans Network encourages Veterans in building and growing a career at Cognizant that allows them to demonstrate the leadership, loyalty, integrity, and dedication to excellence instilled in them through participation in military service.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V