Database Administrator - 00151Job no: Work type: Full-Time (Salaried)
Location: Richmond (City), Virginia
Categories: Information Technology
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: Richmond, Virginia
Agency Website: www.dgs.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job DutiesThe 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.
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 will be located in Richmond, Virginia and must report on-site. This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule (telework up to 2 days/week) after successful completion of training period and an approved telework agreement.
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.
Additional ConsiderationsNone
Special InstructionsYou 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.
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
[email protected] or 804-786-3910.
Advertised: 03 Jun 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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