Microsoft SQL Administrator

Microsoft SQL Administrator

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Locations: New York, NY / Chicago, IL / Atlanta, GA

Job Summary:

The Capgemini Financial Services (FS) DCX Marketing Agency is seeking a highly experienced Senior Microsoft SQL Administrator with strong development expertise to join our dynamic cross functional team. This role is ideal for someone who excels in managing and optimizing SQL Server environments while also contributing to the development and automation of database processes. Experience with cloud platforms, particularly AWS RDS, is a strong advantage. The ideal candidate will have held a similar role in an agency or corporate marketing organization, be a self-starter able to work independently, be comfortable with rapid change, and manage their tasks to meet deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

Database Administration:

• Manage and maintain Microsoft SQL Server instances across on-premises and cloud environments.

• Monitor and optimize database performance; troubleshoot and resolve performance issues.

• Implement and maintain high availability (HA), disaster recovery (DR), and security protocols.

• Plan and execute database upgrades, patches, and migrations.

• Develop and manage backup and recovery strategies aligned with RPO and RTO requirements.

• Conduct regular data integrity checks and restore testing.

• Enforce data security through encryption, access control, and auditing.

• Use tools such as SQL Server Profiler, Extended Events, and third-party monitoring solutions to proactively monitor database health.

• Identify and resolve bottlenecks, deadlocks, and long-running queries.

Development & Automation:

• Design and develop database objects including stored procedures, views, triggers, and functions.

• Collaborate with development teams to optimize database schemas and queries.

• Automate administrative tasks using PowerShell, T-SQL, or other scripting tools.

Cloud Database Management (Preferred)

• Manage and optimize SQL Server databases hosted on AWS RDS.

• Support the migration of on-premises databases to cloud platforms like AWS RDS.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Experience: 7+ years of hands-on experience as a Microsoft SQL Server Administrator.

• Database Administration: Deep expertise in SQL Server administration, performance tuning, backup/recovery, and security.

• HA/DR: Strong understanding of SQL Server HA/DR solutions (e.g., AlwaysOn, Mirroring, Log Shipping).

• Development Skills: Proficient in T-SQL and experienced in developing stored procedures and other SQL components.

• Scripting: Experience with PowerShell or similar scripting tools.

• Cloud Knowledge: Familiarity with AWS RDS or other cloud database services (preferred).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Microsoft certifications (e.g., MCSA, MCSE) in SQL Server.

• Experience with AWS cloud platforms.

• Hands-on experience migrating databases to cloud environments.

• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines for database deployments.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently.

• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.

Life at Capgemini:

Capgemini supports all aspects of your well-being throughout the changing stages of your life and career. For eligible employees, we offer:

• Flexible work

• Healthcare including dental, vision, mental health, and well-being programs

• Financial well-being programs such as 401(k) and Employee Share Ownership Plan

• Paid time off and paid holidays

• Paid parental leave

• Family building benefits like adoption assistance, surrogacy, and cryopreservation

• Social well-being benefits like subsidized back-up child/elder care and tutoring

• Mentoring, coaching and learning programs

• Employee Resource Groups

• Disaster Relief

Disclaimer:

Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodations do not pose an undue hardship.

Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact.

Salary Transparency:

Capgemini discloses salary range information in compliance with state and local pay transparency obligations. The disclosed range represents the lowest to the highest salary we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting, although we may ultimately pay more or less than the disclosed range, and the range may be modified in the future. The disclosed range takes into