MS SQL Administrator

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Who We Are

At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. 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.

The Role

Manages and administers the physical and technical aspects of database systems, including base definition, structure, documentation, long-range requirements, operational guidelines and protection. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, installation and maintenance of the database system, installation of upgrades and patches, performance and capacity

monitoring / management,

and security compliance. Proposes and implements enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the system. Potential interaction with clients (internal or external) in order to understand and meet requirements for the delivery of services related to database products.

Who You Are

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.

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.

Your Future at Kyndryl

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.

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 Skills and Experience

(5 - 7 Years)

Roles & Responsibility

Providing on-call database support during

week-ends

& out of business hours.

Provide 24x7 support for critical production systems.

Strong knowledge on Production Database Operations & understanding the importance of BAU

Good Knowledge

on

ITIL

Framework

Effective communication (Written & Verbal)

Experience on Incident

Mgt

and managing Crises calls by engaging with Vendors & Clients

Strong analysis skills, Problem Solving and Decision making

Willing to accept / take responsibility and problem ownership

Skill-up on new concepts, features and

Open source

technology and being Mentors

Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment

Planning and execution of PSU Patching & Upgradation of SQL Server (Legacy

Mgt

Good Experience on automating PSU Patching, installations and other BAU tasks

Experience in using Performance Monitor, SQL Profiler and

optimizing

the queries, tracing long running queries,

blockings

and deadlocks.

Account Management (Login Creation, Deletion, Profile Modification) & managing Security / Audit parameters

Knowledge on index de-fragmentation, re-indexing and update the index statistics

Configuration &

Monitoring

High Availability, Log-Shipping, DB Mirroring, Replication, Clustering and Always-ON

Periodical Backups of the database and

timely

recovery when

required

• . Scheduling the automated backup jobs

Scheduling, Monitoring and

Trouble shooting

SQL Agent Jobs / Autosys Maintenance Jobs & Maintenance Plans

​ Required Technical and Professional Expertise

Strong knowledge on Production Database Operations & understanding the importance of BAU

Good Knowledge

on

ITIL

Framework

Effective communication (Written & Verbal)

Experience on Incident

Mgt

and managing Crises calls by engaging with Vendors & Clients

Good knowledge on Presentation skills with PPT and expert in Excel with functions & Macros

Good Experience on Client projects / domain, End-to-End Project management, setting-up technology Roadmap

Preferred Experience on LEAN

methodology

to

optimize

the BAU tasks

Strong analysis skills, Problem Solving and Decision making

Willing to accept / take responsibility and problem ownership

Skill-up on new concepts, features and

Open source

technology and being Mentors

Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment

Planning and execution of PSU Patching & Upgradation of SQL Server (Legacy

Mgt

Good Experience on automating PSU Patching, installations and other BAU tasks

Experience in using Performance Monitor, SQL Profiler and

optimizing

the queries, tracing long running queries,

blockings

and deadlocks.

Account Management (Login Creation, Deletion, Profile Modification) & managing Security / Audit parameters

Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, Client / Server Connectivity

Knowledge on index de-fragmentation, re-indexing and update the index statistics

Configuration &

Monitoring

High Availability, Log-Shipping, DB Mirroring, Replication, Clustering and Always-ON

Good knowledge on troubleshooting of Always-ON,

Clustering

and other HA components

Good Knowledge on Storage level replication like SRDF

Periodical Backups of the database and

timely

recovery when

required

Scheduling, Monitoring and

Trouble shooting

SQL Agent Jobs / Autosys Maintenance Jobs & Maintenance Plans

Trouble Shooting and fixing Data corruption (Page, table level)

Preparing / Updating SOPs documents (Technical & Operational)

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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