Senior Database Administrator

Position Description

Priority consideration will be given to applications received by February 18 2026. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply promptly.

The Superior Court of Los Angeles County is the largest unified trial court in the United States. The Courts 582 judicial officers and its dedicated workforce of over 4600 full-time employees serving across 36 facilities work purposefully and seamlessly to achieve the mission to provide equal access to justice to all of Los Angeles County. At the heart of the Los Angeles Superior Court is commitment and collaboration between team members who contribute professional skill sets and meaningful work experiences toward the goal of serving the community at large.

Accessible career paths a healthy work-life balance job stability and comprehensive total rewards including generous pay and benefits a robust public sector pension and Court matched 401K/457 individual savings plans are just some of the values that the Court offers to every member of its thriving workforce. Plan your future with the Los Angeles Superior Court connect with us today.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Step into a pivotal role as a Senior Database Administrator where youll lead the design maintenance and optimization of complex database environments that power mission-critical operations. Youll ensure data is always secure accessible and resilient by implementing advanced backup redundancy and disaster recovery solutions across both on-premises and cloud platforms. As a recognized technical professional your expertise will be sought out by developers analysts and decision-makers alike as you troubleshoot tune and safeguard systems to meet demanding service-level expectations. This is an exciting opportunity to work with enterprise data management platforms while advancing within a progressive DBA career path that values growth responsibility and impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Database Infrastructure Configuration:Install configure and maintain complex on-premises and cloud-based database systems to ensure secure and reliable operations.
• Performance Monitoring & Troubleshooting:Monitor database performance against service-level agreements deploy diagnostic tools and independently resolve advanced issues impacting system integrity and availability.
• Security & Patch Management:Apply patches upgrades and configuration changes to safeguard database environments while supporting compliance with organizational policies and standards.
• System Integration & Optimization:Design and implement database architectures integrate new technologies and optimize systems for improved scalability and efficiency.
• Disaster Recovery & Continuity:Configure and validate backup redundancy and disaster recovery procedures to guarantee data protection and service restoration readiness.
• Technical Support & Collaboration:Provide advanced technical guidance to developers analysts and IT staff collaborate with cross-functional teams and coordinate with vendors to resolve complex database-related issues.
• Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing: Train and mentor junior DBAs and CTS staff ensuring adherence to best practices and elevating team capabilities.

The responsibilities above illustrate the general scope of work for this classification. Individual positions may not perform all listed duties and the responsibilities described are not intended to be exhaustive. For a detailed job description click here. Please note the requirements in the job description may vary from the requirements in this bulletin. Applicants must meet the requirements stated in this bulletin.

THIS IS A TELEWORK ELIGIBLE OPPORTUNITY

This position may be eligible for full or partial telework following an initial training period and contingent upon the needs of the Court.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

To qualify you must meet one of the following options at the final filing date of this bulletin:

• OPTION I:9 years experience in database administration and solution architecture.
• OPTION II: Associates degree* in information technology computer science management information systems or related field; -AND-7 years experience in database administration and solution architecture.
• OPTION III: Bachelors degree* in information technology computer science management information systems or related field; -AND- 5 years experience in database administration and solution architecture.
• OPTION IV: Masters degree* in information technology computer science management information systems or related field;-AND- 3 years experience in database administration and solution architecture.

*To qualify for Options that require educational credentials you must attach the required documentation to your application. For more information please visit the Applicant Support page.

Note:Credit for experience is given based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a part-time ratio (e.g. working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience). Overtime does not count toward additional credit.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Hands-on experience managing enterprise-scale databases (such as SQL Server Oracle)
• Proven track record designing and implementing advanced HA/DR solutions (Always-On Availability Groups Oracle Data Guard etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to optimize queries indexes and database configurations for large-scale high-transaction systems.
• Knowledge of database security practices including user access management compliance and auditing
• Exposure toSSIS SSRS PL/SQL and proficiency with ETL tools and scripting for large-scale data migrations transformations and integrations.
• Advanced use of PowerShell Python or other scripting languages to automate database administration tasks.
• Familiarity with variety of database environment topologies.

APPLICANT SUPPORT & INFORMATION

Applications must be submitted online. Before submitting your application carefully review ALL the information detailed on our APPLICANT SUPPORT page linked HERE.

Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment process may submit a request for accommodation to the email provided below. For additional employment information please click HERE (Download PDF reader).

WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER APPLYING

This recruitment process may take up to 4-6 weeks to complete. We willnotify youof the outcome after each step of the recruitment process detailed below:

• EVALUATION:Qualifying evaluation of education training and experience based upon submitted application and supplemental questionnaire.

• ELIGIBILITY: Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be placed on an eligible list which will remain active for approximately six (6) months and may be invited to participate in a selection interview. Other vacancies may be filled using this list.

Questions regarding this posting may be e-mailed to .

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