SQL Server Administrator

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The purpose of this position is to provide planning and management of the architectural design, implementation, maintenance, and support Enterprise-wide databases. The SQL Server Administrator will be responsible for building and maintaining SQL servers, access, and security as well as participate as a member of the Infrastructure Team by providing Windows server and infrastructure support as needed. This position will also participate in an on-call rotation and assist supporting other teams with their SQL and server requests. The SQL Server Administrator is responsible for providing the highest level of SQL server and database administrator services and expertise to support, administer and maintain the installation, configuration, performance, backup, and operation of SQL systems. This position is distinguished from the Systems Administrator in that it is responsible for resolving the most complex database issues. In addition, positions may provide leadership to other team members or other IT staff. Operating within a complex hybrid environment, this role performs advanced configuration of SQL server and databases, implements security policy base on RBAC principles, oversees SQL backups and conducts test restores on an approve schedule, and leads SQL related incident response during production-impacting events. The position serves as a Tier III SQL escalation resource and collaborates with cybersecurity, infrastructure, and application teams to ensure solutions align with organizational standards and long-term technology strategy. Success in this role requires advanced technical expertise, strong architectural judgment, and the ability to influence technical direction while mentoring administrators and promoting continuous improvement. Further, the individual should be highly collaborative and possess a customer service mindset supporting needs within the overall department. Join a team on a mission to provide fair and equitable access to justice. Our department is looking for people who strive to provide excellent customer service, collaborate in a team atmosphere, and serve the community, by actively learning through experiences using both successes and failures as opportunities to learn and grow. Every team member plays a vital role in providing services for the justice system, the legal community, and the general public. Proud to Offer Work with a greater purpose Tuition reimbursement Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid and alternative work schedule options Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club , dedicated to serving Maricopa County families Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave Extensive wellness program, including an incentive Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1 Want to learn more about the County's Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ We Require Four years of relevant work experience, aligning with duties and responsibilities of the role Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Information Technology, Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a related field A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis. We Also Value Seven years of professional Microsoft SQL Server database and Windows Server experience within a large enterprise or government environment including virtualization Experience with high availability systems (Always On Availability Groups, clustering, replication) Experience with SQL Server monitoring and observability in a platform such as New Relic Experience with supporting database schema, code, and/or data changes implemented via Azure DevOps pipelines Experience with Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and/or SQL Server on Virtual Machines a plus Job Contributions Builds, administers, and optimizes SQL servers and AG clusters across multiple environments Provides analysis and recommendations in sizing, capacity planning, and database design for new projects Responsible for managing and overseeing SQL backups and restore tests and requests to support disaster recovery and zero data loss Proactively monitors and addresses issues with SQL servers and database Collabo

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Posting Date 05/26/26 Application Deadline 06/08/26 Pay Range $91,500 - $160,000 annually Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Job Type Unclassified Department Clerk of the Superior Court

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