Title: Senior Database Administrator - 00080

State Role Title: Info Technology Specialist III

Hiring Range: $120,000 - $130,000

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Department of General Services

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

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties:

The Department of General Services (DGS) provides value to citizens, the Commonwealth, and businesses. DGS has a diverse group of employees providing services ranging from facilities management, laboratory services, real estate, procurement, engineering, and more!

At DGS we are dedicated to enabling the strategic vision of the Commonwealth through the effective and innovative use of technology. We value trust, partnership, and personal accountability in serving our customers. DGS’s Office of Information Systems and Services (ISS) is a customer-focused organization whose primary responsibility is to provide technology solutions and support to facilitate the success of our agency and its customers. Our ISS team is seeking an experienced Senior Database Administrator to play a vital role in maintaining the reliability, performance, and security of our enterprise database systems. This position is essential to supporting DGS's mission-critical operations and strategic initiatives.

This position is responsible for the administration, maintenance, and strategic planning of enterprise Oracle and SQL Server database environments to ensure high availability, performance, and security. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Installing, configuration, upgrading, and performing performance tuning for Oracle and SQL server database.
• Developing and implementing robust database backup, recovery, and disaster recover procedures.
• Ensuring database security and configuration compliance with all agencies, state, and federal policies.
• Collaborating with application development teams on data modeling, design, and testing for new solutions.
• Providing Linux system administration services and on-call support for critical database systems.
• Developing and enforcing data standards and guidelines and on-call support for critical database systems.
• Creating and maintaining comprehensive documentation for all database configuration and operational procedures.

DGS offers excellent health benefits at affordable pricing, pre-tax spending accounts, paid life insurance, paid Short and Long-Term Disability benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and other leave benefits, wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching. DGS is a qualifying employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

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) upon completion of an approved telework agreement.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Advanced-level expertise with Oracle 19c or 23ai database installation, configuration, upgrades, patching, performance tuning and troubleshooting.
• Deep understanding of database design, data modeling, coding standards, testing, and full development lifecycle best practices. 
• Proven experience designing, configuring, and supporting Oracle RAC environments and cluster-based high-availability solutions.
• Strong proficiency in Linux system administration, including performance monitoring, resource optimization, and integration with enterprise environments.
• Extensive experience implementing and managing enterprise-grade backup/recovery solutions, database health monitoring, and proactive performance management.
• Hands-on experience developing and executing disaster recovery strategies, including failover to remote non-cloud environments.
• Skilled in implementing Oracle Advanced Security features (encryption, access control, auditing) and ensuring compliance with enterprise security standards.
• Proficiency administering SQL Server environments alongside Oracle, ensuring cross-platform support within enterprise systems.
• Demonstrated ability to create and maintain documentation, enforce database standards, and support audit.
• In-depth knowledge of Windows OS for enterprise troubleshooting, performance optimization, and web hosting support.
• Strong understanding and application of enterprise change management process to ensure stability and governance
• Proven ability to proactively monitor, troubleshoot, and tune production databases to meet SLAs (e.g., 97% uptime).
• Ability to work with enterprise architects, security teams, system administrators, and application developers to support cross-functional database needs.
  

Additional Considerations:

• Skilled at translating technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders, writing reports, and participating in audits and compliance reviews.
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose complex database issues, recommend scalable solutions, and implement best practices.
  
  

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 this position may be closed at any time after 9/15/25. Please refer to the “Your Application” page in your account to check the status of your application for this position. Applicants in need of accommodation during the application and/or interview process may contact DGS at 804-786-3910 for assistance.   

Sponsorship will not be provided for this position now or in the future. Confirmation of eligibility to work will be required at time of hire. DGS will record information from each new employee’s Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization. The selected candidate must pass a [fingerprint-based] criminal background check.

Applicants that indicate they have preferential hiring rights in the form of a yellow form or blue card must submit these to our office prior to the closing of the posting, in accordance with DHRM policy 1.30. Please note that only current and former employees of the Commonwealth of Virginia that will be or have been laid off are eligible for preferential hiring rights.

The Virginia Department of General Services is an equal opportunity employer and a proud Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certified employer. Individuals from minoritized groups, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and individuals with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service experience are encouraged to apply. 

Contact Information:

Name: DGS Human Resources 

Phone: 804-786-3910

Email: jobs@dgs.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.