Title: Senior Database Administrator IIIPosition: 00853Location: 7450 Freight Way, Mechanicsville, VA 23116Salary: $109,800 -$142,800Exemption Status: ExemptOur VisionTo bring good spirits and excellent service to Virginia.
Our MissionTo strengthen the Commonwealth through public safety, education and revenue derived from the responsible regulation and sale of alcoholic beverages.
Our ValuesAccountability-Service-Integrity-Performance Excellence
Join a Team of Virginia's Top Shelf Talent!
Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority is seeking a highly motivated Senior Database Administrator to support the growing enterprise technology environment within the Information Technology Services Division. As a key member of the Enterprise Data Services Team, the role supports critical systems related to eCommerce, business intelligence, finance, human resources, wholesale and retail operations, enforcement and lottery.
The Senior Database Administrator is responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, security, support, capacity planning and performance of the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Microsoft Azure SQL Server and PostgreSQL database environments. The role partners with development and quality control, infrastructure, security operations, and auditor teams to ensure reliable and secure database operations across the Authority.
This position is on-site and based at Virginia ABC's Central Office in Mechanicsville, Virginia.
Areas of Responsibility- Install, configure, upgrade, migrate and maintain databases and technologies
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize database and application performance
- Manage backup, recovery, security, and disaster recovery processes
- Support database design, documentation, standards, and capacity planning
- Provide technical support and consultation to development and business teams
- Experience with Oracle RAC, ASM, RMAN, Oracle Enterprise Manager/Cloud Control
- Experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and Microsoft Azure Cloud
- Knowledge of database performance tuning tools, including AWR, ASH, and ADDM
- Strong Linux and Oracle PL/SQL skills
- Experience supporting enterprise production databases
- Ability to analyze complex technical issues
- Effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Minimum Qualifications- Served as an Oracle DBA supporting enterprise database environments
- Supported mission-critical databases in a 24x7 environment
- Experience with database performance tuning, monitoring, backup, recovery, and security administration
- Scripting in a Linux environment and Oracle SQL
- Designed, built, and supported enterprise applications with development teams
- Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) OR equivalent training and experience
Preferred Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field
- Served as an MSSQL Server and PostgreSQL Database Administrator supporting enterprise database environments
- Scripting in Oracle PLSQL
We Offer- Excellent work/life balance
- Paid Time Off (PTO) earned biweekly, plus 14 paid holidays
- Affordable healthcare with employer contributions
- Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits
- College Tuition Reimbursement program
Virginia ABC employees are covered under the Commonwealth's benefits package and VRS. However, Authority employees are exempt from the Virginia Personnel Act and the Virginia Public Procurement Act.
The Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority does not provide sponsorship. We are an equal opportunity employer without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status or disability. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply. ABC will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of accommodation in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. The selected candidate must pass a criminal background check.
Virginia ABC is a Military-Friendly Employer, is V3 Certified, and embraces Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
For full consideration, all applicants must fully complete all sections of the online application. A resume will not substitute for an incomplete application.
Applicants have rights under federal employment laws, including the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) , "Know Your Rights" poster and the Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) .
We are an equal opportunity employer without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, or disability. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
ABC will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of accommodation in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process.
All employment offers are contingent upon compliance with Form I-9 completion timeliness and confirmation of employment authorization by E-Verify and criminal history record checks are required prior to employment.
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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: DARS or call DARS at
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