Senior Database Administrator

Senior Database Administrator – 00080

Are you interested in a fulfilling career with the Commonwealth? Do you have expertise with Oracle database installation, configuration, upgrades, patching, performance tuning, and troubleshooting? Apply to be a Senior Database Administrator at DGS!

The DGS Office of Information Systems & Services (ISS) is looking to hire a Senior Database Administrator. The Senior DBA is responsible for the administration, maintenance, and strategic planning of enterprise Oracle and SQL Server database environments to ensure high availability, performance, and security.

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. 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. This position is essential to supporting DGS’s mission‑critical operations and strategic initiatives.

• Installing, configuring, upgrading, and performing performance tuning for Oracle and SQL Server databases.
• Developing and implementing robust database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures.
• Ensuring database security and configuration compliance with all agency, 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.
• Creating and maintaining comprehensive documentation for all database configuration and operational procedures.

This position is located in Richmond, Virginia and is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule (telework up to 2 days/week) after completion of a Telework Agreement.

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. Additionally, supplemental bus passes, rideshare, or parking are available, and DGS is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

• 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…