Superior Court of Los Angeles County · 9 hours ago
Senior Database Administrator
Los Angeles, CA
Part-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expThe Superior Court of Los Angeles County is the largest unified trial court in the United States. In this role as a Senior Database Administrator, you will lead the design, maintenance, and optimization of complex database environments that support mission-critical operations, ensuring data security and resilience through advanced solutions.
Government
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
Qualification
Required
9+ years' experience in database administration and solution architecture
Associate's degree in information technology, computer science, management information systems, or related field; -AND- 7+ years' experience in database administration and solution architecture
Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, management information systems, or related field; -AND- 5+ years' experience in database administration and solution architecture
Master's 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
Preferred
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 to SSIS, 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
Benefits
Generous pay and benefits
A robust public sector pension
Court matched 401K/457 individual savings plans
Company
Superior Court of Los Angeles County
The Superior Court of Los Angeles County serves our community by providing equal access to justice through the fair, timely and effective resolution of all cases.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
Yomiuri Shimbun
2025-08-27
2025-05-30
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