Principal Database Administrator

Salary : $123,288.00 - $180,240.00 Annually
Location : Los Angeles, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: R9657A
Department: 82000 - COURT TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
Division: 82506 - CTS DATABASE ADMINISTRATION
Opening Date: 06/04/2026
Closing Date: 6/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific


Position Description
The Superior Court of Los Angeles County is the largest unified trial court in the United States. The Court's 582 judicial officers and its dedicated workforce of over 4,600 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 role where your expertise shapes the backbone of enterprise-class data systems. We're searching for a Principal Database Administrator who thrives in fast-moving hybrid environments, loves architecting modern database platforms, and brings bold ideas to complex SQL Server and Oracle ecosystems. If you're energized by high-impact architecture, deep performance engineering, and leading teams toward smarter automation and resilient HA/DR strategies, this is a place where your technical voice truly matters. Join us and help drive the next evolution of our data infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities:

• Administer SQL Server (2019+) in hybrid/on-premises environments and Oracle 19c+ in OCI/Oracle Cloud, including installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, storage planning, and full lifecycle management.
• Design, implement, and maintain modern HA/DR architectures such as SQL Server Always-On Availability Groups and Failover Cluster Instances, and Oracle Data Guard, Active Data Guard, RAC, and OCI-native DR solutions.
• Perform advanced performance tuning using SQL Server Extended Events, Query Store, execution plans, wait statistics, Resource Governor, and Oracle AWR/ASH, SQL tuning, optimizer statistics, and cloud performance insights.
• Manage hybrid production environments by coordinating scheduled maintenance, patching cycles, environment refreshes, SQL Agent/Oracle Scheduler jobs, and responding to alerts and incidents with timely root-cause analysis and remediation.
• Monitor database health, reliability, and capacity using enterprise tools such as SQL Server native monitoring, Extended Events dashboards, OEM, SCOM, SolarWinds, Redgate, Dynatrace, and OCI monitoring.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using T-SQL, PL/SQL, PowerShell, Bash, or Python to streamline maintenance, deployments, monitoring, and operational workflows.
• Administer SQL Server platform components including SSRS, SSIS, SQL Agent, and Integration/Analysis Services, ensuring reliable ETL, reporting, and job orchestration.
• Support Oracle ecosystem components such as RMAN, Data Pump, OEM, ASM, Oracle Scheduler, and RAC cluster services, ensuring reliable backup/recovery, monitoring, and operational continuity.
• Ensure database security and compliance through access control, auditing, encryption, vulnerability remediation, and adherence to organizational and regulatory standards.
• Provide technical leadership by defining database standards, mentoring DBAs, guiding architecture decisions, and collaborating with infrastructure, cloud, application, and security teams.

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 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: Associate's degree* in information technology, computer science, management information systems, or related field; -AND- 7+ years' experience in database administration and solution architecture.
• OPTION III: Bachelor's degree* in information technology, computer science, management information systems, or related field; -AND- 5+ years' experience in database administration and solution architecture.
• OPTION IV: 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. 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 pro rate basis (e.g., working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience). Overtime does not count toward additional credit.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Extensive hands-on experience with SQL Server 2019+ (hybrid/on-prem) and Oracle 19c+ (OCI/cloud-centric) in large, mission-critical enterprise environments.
• Deep expertise in modern HA/DR technologies including Always On AGs, FCI, Data Guard, Active Data Guard, RAC, and cloud-based DR patterns.
• Strong proficiency in performance tuning using Extended Events, Query Store, AWR/ASH, SQL tuning, and workload optimization techniques.
• Hands-on experience with SSRS, SSIS, SQL Agent, and related SQL Server platform components.
• Experience with Oracle tools such as RMAN, Data Pump, OEM, ASM, and RAC cluster management.
• Strong scripting skills in T-SQL, PL/SQL, PowerShell, Bash, Python for automation and operational efficiency.
• Familiarity with enterprise monitoring and observability platforms, with the ability to build dashboards, alerts, and baselines.
• Proven ability to manage large-scale hybrid and cloud database environments with strict SLAs.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and leadership skills, with the ability to mentor teams and drive technical standards.

APPLICANT SUPPORT & INFORMATION

Applications must be submitted online. Before submitting your application, carefully review ALL the information detailed on our APPLICANT SUPPORT page linked
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
WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER APPLYING

This recruitment process may take up to 4-6 weeks to complete. We will notify you of 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.
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MegaFlex Benefit Plan
Benefits may be purchased using a tax-free monthly benefits allowance of 14.5% or 17% of the employee's monthly salary or $1,300.00, whichever is greater. The percentage is based on employee's years of service. If the monthly cost of the benefits selected is less than the monthly allowance, the employee receives the difference as additional taxable pay. For detailed plan information, click .



Insurance
The MegaFlex plan includes a robust range of insurance options, including medical, dental, disability, life, and AD&D insurance.



Flexible Spending Accounts
Employees may contribute up to $266 per month into a tax-free Health Care Spending Account and up to $400 per month tax-free into a Dependent Care Spending Account. The Court contributes up to $375 per month to the Dependent Care Spending Account.



Leave Benefits
Annual Leave - Instead of traditional sick and vacation leave, employees earn 10 days of annual leave per year and may buy up to 20 additional days of annual leave.


Holidays - 14 days per year.


Bereavement leave



Retirement
Savings Plan (401k) - Optional tax-deferred supplemental retirement plan that includes a County match up to 4% of employee's salary.Deferred Compensation Plan (457) - Optional tax-deferred supplemental retirement plan that includes a County match of up to 4% of employee's salary.


Retirement Pension Plan administered by the Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (LACERA).


If the candidate is a "new member" of the County's defined benefit plan (LACERA) on or after January 1, 2013, that person's pension will be limited under the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA). For these purposes, a "new member" is someone who first becomes a member of LACERA on or after January 1, 2013 - that is, someone first employed by the County on or after December 1, 2012 - unless she or he established reciprocity with another public retirement system in which she or he was a member before January 1, 2013. For further information, visit .



Other Benefits:
The Commuter Benefit Plan (CBP) - Allows employees to pay for eligible public transit expenses using pre-tax dollars (up to IRS limits).


Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


Tuition Reimbursement - The Tuition Reimbursement Program provides eligible employees with tuition assistance (maximum $2000 per fiscal year) for courses toward a degree program at an accredited college and/or university. The program is intended to support the ongoing development of a highly effective workforce at the Court.
The information contained herein concerning the benefit package available to incumbents in this classification is based on an employee's appointment to a full-time, permanent position in the Court service in this class. The specific benefit package any individual employee may receive is subject to change based on that employee's particular employment status and payroll title.
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INSTRUCTIONS: The information you provide on this application and supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the recruitment process. Please be as specific as possible and include all information as requested. A resume or a reference to a resume will not be accepted in lieu of a complete application and questionnaire, or considered in determining your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the recruitment process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omission of a material fact, or partial information can result in disqualification from the examination process.

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EDUCATION VERIFICATION: If your qualifications include a degree, a legible copy of your diploma or transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable), must be attached to the application to receive credit. You may also email a copy to View email address on click.appcast.io.

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Describe your experience administering Microsoft SQL Server (2019 or later). Include your role in installation, configuration, monitoring, backup and recovery, security management, performance tuning, and troubleshooting. Specify years of experience and the types of environments supported. If no experience, indicate "N/A."
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Describe your experience creating and managing High Availability and Disaster Recovery solutions for SQL Server. Include specific technologies used and your role in monitoring, testing, or executing failover procedures. If no experience, indicate "N/A."
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Describe your experience creating and managing hybrid production database environments, including scheduled maintenance, patching, monitoring alerts, and responding to incident tickets. Provide examples specific to SQL Server environments. If no experience, indicate "N/A."
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Describe the methods and tools you use to monitor database systems for performance, availability, or reliability issues in SQL Server environments. Include monitoring utilities, reporting mechanisms, and the general steps you follow to investigate and resolve identified issues. If no experience, indicate "N/A."
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Describe your experience administering Oracle (19c or later). Include your role in installation, configuration, monitoring, backup and recovery, security management, performance tuning, and troubleshooting. Specify years of experience and the types of environments supported. If no experience, indicate "N/A."
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Describe your experience creating and managing High Availability and Disaster Recovery solutions for Oracle. Include specific technologies used and your role in monitoring, testing, or executing failover procedures. If no experience, indicate "N/A."
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Describe your experience creating and managing OCI production database environments, including scheduled maintenance, patching, monitoring alerts, and responding to incident tickets. Provide examples specific to Oracle environments. If no experience, indicate "N/A."
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Describe the methods and tools you use to monitor database systems for performance, availability, or reliability issues in Oracle environments. Include monitoring utilities, reporting mechanisms, and the general steps you follow to investigate and resolve identified issues. If no experience, indicate "N/A."
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Describe your experience utilizing scripting or query languages to support database administration. Examples may include developing or modifying T SQL, PL/SQL, PowerShell, Python, or Bash scripts used for operational automation, maintenance, or troubleshooting. If no experience, indicate "N/A."
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Describe your experience with Tuning SQL server queries. Explain what optimization techniques you have used in past. If no experience, indicate "N/A."
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Describe your experience with database design and development using SQL/PLSQL. Do you have exposure with .Net /or any other application coding language? If no experience, indicate "N/A."
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