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Senior Database Manager Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Sr Database Administrator

Highland, CA

$49.50 - $68/hr

Manages Database Administrator resources assigning tasks and projects to other DBAs accordingly. 3. Monitors database system details within the database, including stored procedures and execution ...

Position: Sr. SQL Database DBA Location: Los Angeles, CA If interested, please email your resume to ... SSRS * SSIS * VLDBs management and design * PowerShell or VBscript * Experience with Erwin or Visio ...

Oracle DBA - Sr.

Oakland, CA · On-site

$187K/yr

Senior Database Administrator (Oracle & AWS Cloud) Role Overview We are seeking an expert-level ... Manage and support AWS RDS (Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server) and Aurora instances. Implement ...

Senior Database Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$107K - $146K/yr

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Senior Database Engineer to support the design ... Ensure compliance with DoD and Department of the Navy data management policies Education ...

Senior Database Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$140K - $190K/hr

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Senior Database Engineer to support the design ... Navy data management policiesEducation & Experience/Skill Knowledge:Active DoD security ...

Senior Database Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$140K - $190K/yr

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Senior Database Engineer to support the design ... Ensure compliance with DoD and Department of the Navy data management policies Education ...

Sr. Database Administrator

Irvine, CA · On-site

$52.75 - $72.75/hr

Axos Bank is a digital-first financial institution that provides innovative tools and services for managing money. They are seeking a Senior Database Administrator to support and optimize enterprise ...

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Sr. Database Engineer in our INTEL SECTOR's Cyber ... Key Management. At Leidos , we offer competitive benefits , including Paid Time Off, 11 paid ...

Sr. Database Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$131K - $237K/yr

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Sr. Database Engineer in our INTEL SECTOR's Cyber ... Key Management. At Leidos , we offer competitive benefits , including Paid Time Off, 11 paid ...

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Sr. Database Engineer in our INTEL SECTOR's Cyber ... Key Management. At Leidos , we offer competitive benefits , including Paid Time Off, 11 paid ...

Sr. Database Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$112K - $152K/yr

Abode TechZone, LLC is seeking a Sr. Database Engineer to lead the design of high-performance data ... to manage database infrastructure • Expert-level understanding of both relational and non ...

Sr. Database Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$131K - $237K/yr

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Sr. Database Engineer in our INTEL SECTOR's Cyber ... Key Management. At Leidos , we offer competitive benefits , including Paid Time Off, 11 paid ...

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Infographic showing various Senior Database Manager job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 77% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution.

Senior Database Administrator (DBA)

Rencata

East Los Angeles, CA • On-site

$50.25 - $69.25/hr

Other

Posted 18 days ago


Job description

Senior Database Administrator (DBA) – Contract

Location:  (Inland Empire / Eastern LA County) – Onsite Employment Type: Contract 

Position Overview

Our client, a well-established higher education institution in Southern California, is seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to support the administration, maintenance, performance optimization, and security of enterprise database environments. This contract role works closely with IT teams, developers, and business stakeholders to ensure database reliability, availability, and efficiency across institutional systems.

The ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience managing relational databases, troubleshooting complex database issues, performing upgrades and migrations, and implementing best practices around security, backup, and performance tuning.

Key Responsibilities
  • Administer, monitor, and maintain enterprise database environments to ensure optimal performance and availability
  • Install, configure, upgrade, patch, and troubleshoot database management systems
  • Perform database tuning, optimization, and capacity planning to improve system performance
  • Manage database backups, recovery procedures, and disaster recovery processes
  • Monitor database health, troubleshoot errors, and resolve performance-related issues
  • Implement and maintain database security standards, including access controls and permissions
  • Support database migrations, upgrades, and system integrations
  • Collaborate with application developers, infrastructure teams, and business users to resolve database-related issues
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation, procedures, and operational standards
  • Assist with data integrity, auditing, and compliance requirements
  • Participate in projects involving database architecture, enhancements, and improvements
Required Qualifications
  • 5+ years of experience as a Database Administrator or in a similar database-focused role
  • Strong experience with relational database management systems (RDBMS)
  • Experience with database administration, troubleshooting, performance tuning, and optimization
  • Knowledge of backup/recovery strategies and disaster recovery planning
  • Strong understanding of database security, permissions, and access management
  • Ability to analyze complex technical issues and provide effective solutions
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills
  • Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field preferred
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience supporting enterprise environments (higher education or healthcare a plus)
  • Experience with SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, or similar database platforms
  • Experience with cloud database environments (AWS, Azure, or similar)
  • Familiarity with scripting/automation tools (PowerShell, Python, SQL scripting)
  • Experience supporting integrations, reporting environments, and data warehouses