OCJ - SQL Database Administrator (DBA), Information Services Department

CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUDGE
JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: SQL Database Administrator (DBA), Information Services Department
POSITION CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
PAY GRADE: Grade 23
SALARY: $137,207

The following are duties and responsibilities of the SQL Database Administrator (DBA).

 

• Configure and maintain database servers and processes
• Manage SQL Server databases through multiple product lifecycle environments
• Configure and maintain database server interfaces/integrations with partner agencies.
• Monitor system's health and performance
• Monitor and update anti-virus and anti-malware protection software to combat potential
• security breaches
• Ensure high levels of performance, availability, sustainability and security
• Serve as the subject matter expert in database performance and information security.
• Serve as the Court's liaison to the County's Information Security Work Group.
• Ensure data integrity
• Creation long term technical direction for server, storage, and operations as it relates to

locally hosted databases

• Refine and automate regular processes, track issues, and document changes
• Independently analyze, solve, and correct issues in real time, providing problem resolution

end-to-end

• Assist developers with query tuning and schema refinement
• Work collaboratively with a team of in-house application developers as well as 3rd party

vendors and partner agencies to meet the meet the business objectives of the court

• Provide 24x7 support for critical production systems
• Perform scheduled maintenance and support release deployment activities after hours

The duties listed above are not set forth for the purpose of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the duties to be performed under the job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

 

• Bachelor's Degree - Computer Science (or equivalent field)
• 4 years of experience as a SQL Server DBA or similar role
• 4 years of experience with MY SQL Server Administration experience required
• 4 years of experience in configuring and maintaining the performance of large/critical SQL Server database applications
• 4 years of experience with Performance Tuning and Optimization (PTO)
• 4 years of experience with backups, restores and recovery models
• 4 years of experience of High Availability (HA), SQL Clustering and Disaster Recovery

(DR) SQL Server

• 4 years of experience with SQL Server AlwaysOn Availability Groups
• 4 years of experience with SQL Server Reporting Services (SRSS).
• 4 years of experience with Windows server, including Active Directory

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

 

• Microsoft Certified Technology Specialists (MCTS) certification a plus
• Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP} certification a plus
• Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) certification a plus
• Sense of ownership and pride in performance and its impact on court operations
• Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
• Ability to explain complex ideas in simple terms
• Team player
• Good time-management skills
• Good multitasking abilities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work cooperatively and integrate with legal and non-legal personnel

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

 

• On a continuous basis, sit at a desk for long periods of time in front of a computer screen;
• Intermittently twist to reach equipment or supplies surrounding desk;
• Perform simple grasping and fine manipulation;
• Strength to lift equipment weighing up to 75 pounds;
• Use telephone and computer keyboard on a daily basis.

This position requires a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check.  Applicants are advised that as a Drug Free Workplace, use of medical or recreational marijuana is prohibited and will disqualify a candidate from employment. 

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all required screening criteria.

Information concerning the benefits for this position can be found at the Circuit Court of Cook County Employment Opportunities Page .

Please apply by filling out the application at our  Career Page .

THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUDGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Office of the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County to provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment.  No person is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation.

Revised April, 2026