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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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Develop and maintain automation scripts using T-SQL, PL/SQL, PowerShell, Bash, or Python to streamline maintenance, deployments, monitoring, and operational workflows.
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Administer SQL Server platform components including SSRS, SSIS, SQL Agent, and Integration/Analysis Services, ensuring reliable ETL, reporting, and job orchestration.
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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.
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Ensure database security and compliance through access control, auditing, encryption, vulnerability remediation, and adherence to organizational and regulatory standards.
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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 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: Associate’s degree* in information technology, computer science, management information systems, or related field; -AND- 7+ years' experience in database administration and solution architecture.
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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.
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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
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Extensive hands-on experience with SQL Server 2019+ (hybrid/on-prem) and Oracle 19c+ (OCI/cloud-centric) in large, mission-critical enterprise environments.
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Deep expertise in modern HA/DR technologies including Always On AGs, FCI, Data Guard, Active Data Guard, RAC, and cloud-based DR patterns.
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Strong proficiency in performance tuning using Extended Events, Query Store, AWR/ASH, SQL tuning, and workload optimization techniques.
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Hands-on experience with SSRS, SSIS, SQL Agent, and related SQL Server platform components.
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Experience with Oracle tools such as RMAN, Data Pump, OEM, ASM, and RAC cluster management.
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Strong scripting skills in T-SQL, PL/SQL, PowerShell, Bash, Python for automation and operational efficiency.
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Familiarity with enterprise monitoring and observability platforms, with the ability to build dashboards, alerts, and baselines.
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Proven ability to manage large-scale hybrid and cloud database environments with strict SLAs.
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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 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 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.
Questions regarding this posting may be e-mailed to
Max Penate, Staffing Partner.
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