Database Administrator

$133,167 - $164,846/Yr

The Los Angeles Unified School District - Los Angeles, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Los Angeles, CA

10,001+ employees

About the position

The Database Administrator at Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) is responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing the configuration, development, and implementation of Oracle and SQL Server relational database infrastructure. This role serves as a liaison between application and database staff, ensuring the effective management and security of database systems to support the district's educational mission.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and participates in the development of Oracle and/or SQL Server databases.
• Defines and supervises work related to development, modification, testing, and installation of Oracle and/or SQL Server databases.
• Provides support to the District's SQL Server application programmers.
• Designs and implements database backup and recovery strategies and procedures.
• Resolves problems related to database software or application programs.
• Defines and supervises database security and/or access strategies and procedures.
• Consults with vendors, contractors, application programming staff, and consultants relative to the establishment of and adherence to industry best practices and technical standards.
• Reviews and revises Physical Data Models.
• Develops and implements change management procedures including version control.
• Writes and reviews documentation for system procedures and guidelines.
• Reviews, recommends changes in and approves methodology for evaluating database performance.
• Defines and implements technical processes to improve database productivity.
• Monitors and forecasts system resources. Creates database dictionaries.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduation from a recognized college or university, preferably with a major in computer or information science, or business data processing.
• Five years of experience in the design, development, modification, improvement, and implementation of relational database management systems.
• Two years of experience using Oracle, SQL Server, or CICS in a supervisory or project leader capacity.
• A valid California Driver License.

Nice-to-haves

• Extensive hands-on professional experience with ORACLE (12c or higher) Database Management.
• Knowledge or experience with ORACLE GoldenGate, Real Application Clusters (RAC), and Automatic Storage Management (ASM).
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to lead complex projects and work independently.

Benefits

• Paid premiums for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
• Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).
• 24 vacation days.
• Up to 13 paid holidays.