SQL Server DBA, JC #3018 (Clerk of the Circuit Court)

Job Description - SQL Server DBA, JC #3018 (Clerk of the Circuit Court) (00139135)

Job Description

SQL Server DBA, JC #3018 (Clerk of the Circuit Court)

Requisition ID

: 00139135

Job Posting

: Jun 22, 2026, 7:34:06 PM

Closing Date

: Jul 7, 2026, 10:29:00 AM Full-time Shift Start Time: 9:30 A.M. Shift End Time: 5:30 P.M.

Collective Bargaining Unit: NONE Posting Salary: $133,155 - $146,972

Organization

: Cook County Elected Officials

This position requires a physical presence at the work location.

Please refer to Important Information at the end of the page.

The Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County

SQL SERVER DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR (DBA)

(Actively Recruited)

The working hours for this position require flexibility to meet the operational needs of the Office, including the ability to work outside of standard business hours as needed. Candidates must be able to adjust their schedule to support deadlines, special projects, and time-sensitive assignments.

Job Summary

A SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA) is responsible for managing, maintaining, and optimizing SQL Server databases, ensuring their performance, security, and availability by performing tasks like database configuration, monitoring system health, troubleshooting issues, implementing backup strategies, optimization and schema design; often requiring 24/7 availability for critical production systems.

Essential Duties

• Responsible for the day-to-day administration of the SQL Server database infrastructure, including maintenance, upgrades, and patching.
• Manage high-volume MS SQL Server 2019 and above database instances, ensuring high availability and supporting Always On Availability Groups.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts for proactive system monitoring, debugging, code optimization, and automating routine tasks.
• Responsible for database backup and restore functions including scheduled tests of DR availability, including knowledge of MS SQL Database high availability technologies such as Clustering,
• Replication and especially Always-On.
• Builds and reports on SQL Server Database environment performance and availability metrics and takes appropriate actions to implement best practices and optimize performance
• Provides technical support and troubleshooting for database issues, and responds to requests and incidents.
• Monitor system health and performance to ensure high availability
• Ensures that data is protected from unauthorized access and complies with data privacy regulations
• Assist in the technical analysis and design for current and future projects
• Shares technical expertise and provides mentorship and cross-training to other team members and Assist developers with query tuning.
• Participates in SQL/PowerShell code-reviews for the application teams to enforce SQL coding standards.
• Developing and implementing processes for data extraction, transformation, and loading.
• Document database processes and best practices.
• Providing 24/7 support for critical production systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

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

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Five (5) years of full-time work experience as a MSSQL Database Administrator.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current employee of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County.
• DBA certification (SQL, MCSD, or similar). (Must upload certificate to recieve credit for this qualification.)
• Associate's degree or higher in MIS, Computer Science, or related field from an accredited college or university.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Experience with Database Administration (DBA) tools (frontend/backend) and third-party tools.
• Familiarity with programming languages API.
• Ability to present technical information, quality focus.
• Skill in operating systems.
• Great attention to detail and skill in information security policies.
• Ability to follow directions, multi-task and solve problems in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work with a team and/or independently.
• Ability to make clear presentations and facilitate meetings.
• Computer literacy with skill and efficiency in entering and retrieving data and preparing informative reports. Knowledge of MS Office operations including Word and Excel.
• Ability to communicate fluently in English, both verbally and in writing.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to exert up to 10-20 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time and occasionally stand or walk for brief periods of time.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment, including a telephone, computer, copier and printer.

Benefits Package

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• You May Qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link: http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/

Important Information:

1. You must include all work experience in your application for it to be considered. Work experience included in your resume and not in your application will not be considered.

2. Proof of education, accreditation, certification, licenses, or other documents required under Minimum or Preferred Qualifications must be uploaded to your employment application or presented within five days of the interview request.

Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States territories and Canada, must be credentialed by a foreign credential evaluation agency qualified by the Illinois State Board of Education (currently approved agencies can be found here). All documents will be reviewed for authenticity. Failure to provide required documents by time the posting closes will result in disqualification from the position.

3. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

4. This position requires successful completion of post-offer tests, which may include a criminal background check, drug screen, and/or medical examination.

5. Falsification of any information in the application process or failure to comply with any of the requirements in the job notification will result in disqualification for the position, dismissal after hire, and/or placement on the Clerk's Office's Ineligible for Hire/Rehire List.

6. The Clerk of the Circuit Court does not hire for Non-Exempt positions based on Political Reasons or Factors.

7. For more information on how to apply, please visit https://www.cookcountyclerkofcourt.org/employment and follow the link to fill out an application. Only applications and resumes submitted on Taleo will be accepted.

8. All communications regarding application status and next steps will be sent from careers@cookcountycourt.com. Applicants are strongly encouraged to add this email address to their safe sender list to ensure timely receipt of messages, as emails may otherwise be filtered to spam or junk folders.

The Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Veterans Preference

When applying for employment with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, preference is given in the application process to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for more than 180 consecutive days, or during War Time.

To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:

• Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
• Identify themselves as a veteran by checking "yes" under veteran status on the diversity/self-identification page of their employment application.
• Upload a copy of their dd 214, dd 215 or ngb 22 (notice of separation) at time of application filing. if you have multiple dd 214''s, 215''s, or ngb 22''s, please submit the one with the latest date. coast guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the department of transportation (before 911) or the department of homeland security (after 911).

The Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs can assist you with obtaining a certified DD214 and having it recorded for you at no charge. Please contact veterans.affairs@cookcountyil.gov