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 this requisition may be closed at any time after 5 business days. 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 candidates must also pass a criminal background check.

Applicants who 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.

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.

Contact Information

Name: DGS Human Resources

Phone: (804) 786-3719

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.