Database Administrator - 00151

Are you interested in a fulfilling career with the Department of General Services?

Do you have expertise with Oracle database installation, configuration, upgrades, patching, performance tuning, and troubleshooting?

Apply to be a Database Administrator at DGS!

Title: Database Administrator - 00151

State Role Title: Info Technology Specialist II

Hiring Range: $95,000 - $105,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of General Services (DGS)

Location: Washington Building (Richmond, VA)

Agency Website: http://dgs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The DGS Office of Information Systems & Services (ISS) is seeking a skilled Database Administrator to support and enhance our enterprise Oracle and SQL Server environments. This role is responsible for the administration, maintenance, and long‑term planning of mission‑critical databases to ensure high availability, strong performance, and robust security.

At DGS, we are committed to advancing the Commonwealth’s strategic vision through innovative and effective use of technology. Our culture is built on trust, partnership, and personal accountability as we serve our customers. ISS is a customer‑focused organization dedicated to delivering technology solutions that empower our agency and its partners. We are looking for an experienced Database Administrator who will play a key role in maintaining the reliability and integrity of our enterprise data systems—an essential component of DGS’s operational and strategic success.

Key Responsibilities

• Installing, configuring, upgrading, and tuning Oracle and SQL Server databases to optimize performance.
• Developing and implementing comprehensive backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
  
• Ensuring database security and compliance with agency, state, and federal policies.
  
• Collaborating with application development teams on data modeling, solution design, and testing.
  
• Providing Linux system administration support and participating in on‑call rotations for critical systems.
  
• Establishing and enforcing data standards, guidelines, and best practices.
  
• Creating and maintaining detailed documentation for database configurations and operational procedures.

This position offers a hybrid work schedule, with two days of telework and three days onsite each week, following the successful completion of the required training period and in alignment with agency telework policy.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience as a Database Administrator working with Oracle 19c or Oracle 26ai.

Strong understanding of the database development lifecycle, including data modeling, database coding, testing, and implementation.

Working knowledge of high‑availability (HA) solutions, including support for Oracle RAC environments.

Knowledge of Windows Server operating systems.

Understanding of Change Management Control processes.

Familiarity with Oracle Advanced Security and encryption configuration.

Experience with Linux and Unix system administration.

Database administration experience with Microsoft SQL Server.

 

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

The online state application must contain all required information and fully respond to questions to be considered for this job opportunity. Please be sure that all of your relevant qualifications and considerations are specifically addressed in your submitted application. 

Online applications should be submitted via jobs.virginia.gov. 

Fax, e-mail, or mail applications will not be accepted. For assistance or computer access, please visit your local Virginia Employment Office or contact our office jobs@dgs.virginia.gov or 804-786-3910.  

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application has been successfully submitted. Applications will continue to be accepted until a suitable pool of candidates is received, but