Lead Database Administrator

Join our team as a Lead Database Administrator where you will guide the design optimization and security of enterprise-grade databases powering missioncritical state operations. This role is ideal for a highly skilled technical leader who thrives in structured publicsector environments enjoys solving complex data challenges and is passionate about building scalable highperforming data ecosystems. You will lead database strategy modernization and best practices while supporting crossfunctional teams with expert-level data insight.

US Citizenship or Green Card required

This opportunity is based on an RFP being awarded and the projected start date is the Summer of 2026

WORKSITE: Remote within California

WORK SCHEDULE: MondayFriday standard business hours (PST)

PAY RATE: $90.00 per hour

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Paid sick leave based on state regulations after 90 days of employment
• Medical dental and vision coverage after a waiting period (60% paid by Fortuna)
• Free TeleMedicine and Mental Health support for all employees and their families
• Additional voluntary benefits: Group Life Insurance Accidental Insurance Critical Care Short-Term Disability

WHAT YOULL DO:

• Establish and maintain production nonproduction and repository database environments supporting project deliverables. Develop and oversee data management processes including tracking validation and data quality monitoring. Configure and administer user permissions access controls and security standards in alignment with organizational and State IT requirements. Create data pipelines scripts and automation that enable efficient data exchange and interoperability. Design implement and maintain databases optimized for performance scalability and longterm sustainability. Lead ongoing database tuning performance optimization and issue resolution throughout the contract lifecycle. Develop and maintain detailed documentation for all database processes workflows and configurations. Provide subjectmatter expertise training and analytic support to internal users and technical teams. Assist business users in developing queries scripts and reports to support operational needs. Perform additional duties as required to ensure secure reliable and resilient database operations.

WHAT YOULL BRING:

• Minimum five (5) years of experience as a Database Administrator. Minimum five (5) years supporting publicsector entities in planning and implementing database enhancements. Minimum five (5) years designing and modifying tables views stored procedures and data structures. Minimum five (5) years troubleshooting complex data flow and data exchange issues. Minimum three (3) years serving in a lead or seniorlevel capacity. One (1) to three (3) years of experience as Lead DBA on a publicsector system (desired qualification).

Fortuna operates as a staffing agency that sources screens and presents potential candidates for employment opportunities on behalf of our clients.

Fortuna was founded in 2012 by practicing professionals with more than 50 combined years of experience. Our headquarters is in McClellan California with offices in Los Angeles and New York and satellite offices in the Philippines and Israel. Fortuna is an active member of multiple California service agreements including the CMAS ITMSA (Tier 2) and CalPERS SpringFed Pool as well as multiple municipalities and large corporation vendor pools

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• Establish and maintain production nonproduction and repository database environments supporting project deliverables.
• Develop and oversee data management processes including tracking validation and data quality monitoring.
• Configure and administer user permissions access controls and security standards in alignment with organizational and State IT requirements.
• Create data pipelines scripts and automation that enable efficient data exchange and interoperability.
• Design implement and maintain databases optimized for performance scalability and longterm sustainability.
• Lead ongoing database tuning performance optimization and issue resolution throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain detailed documentation for all database processes workflows and configurations.
• Provide subjectmatter expertise training and analytic support to internal users and technical teams.
• Assist business users in developing queries scripts and reports to support operational needs.
• Perform additional duties as required to ensure secure reliable and resilient database operations.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience as a Database Administrator.
• Minimum five (5) years supporting publicsector entities in planning and implementing database enhancements.
• Minimum five (5) years designing and modifying tables views stored procedures and data structures.
• Minimum five (5) years troubleshooting complex data flow and data exchange issues.
• Minimum three (3) years serving in a lead or seniorlevel capacity.
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience as Lead DBA on a publicsector system (desired qualification).

Fortuna operates as a staffing agency that sources screens and presents potential candidates for employment opportunities on behalf of our clients.

Fortuna was founded in 2012 by practicing professionals with more than 50 combined years of experience. Our headquarters is in McClellan California with offices in Los Angeles and New York and satellite offices in the Philippines and Israel. Fortuna is an active member of multiple California service agreements including the CMAS ITMSA (Tier 2) and CalPERS SpringFed Pool as well as multiple municipalities and large corporation vendor pools.

Career Site:

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority