Database Administrator (Hybrid Schedule)
Company: DHRM
Location: Richmond
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Title: Database Administrator (Hybrid Schedule) State Role
Title: Salary Non-Specified Hiring Range: $114,000 - $128,000 Pay
Band: UG Agency: Virginia Retirement System Location: Virginia
Retirement System Agency Website: www.varetire.org/careers
Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties The Virginia
Retirement System (VRS) is seeking a skilled Database Administrator
to oversee the daily operations of the SQL Database Servers in VRS,
ensuring their installation, maintenance, upgrades, and overall
management. This role is crucial for maintaining the security,
integrity, performance, and availability of all agency data.
Additionally, this role develops and implements database
administration procedures, standards, and guidelines and is
responsible for updating, modifying, and removing data in
accordance with VRS policies, while ensuring adherence to backup
protocols. Essential functions include but are not limited to: •
Participates in the design, development and implementation of
databases, often leveraging new technologies. • Installations and
configures of SQL Server 2016, 2019 and SQL 2022 in clustered
environments. • Administers databases running on SQL Server
clusters, SQL Always On platforms, including the latest versions
(SQL 2016, 2019 & 2022). • Ensures compliance with industry
regulations and best practices related to data security and
privacy. • Monitors and maintains the effective operation of
databases and servers. • Provides production support for SQL
databases as required. • Performs daily data fixes and refreshes,
managing and completing ad-hoc database requests. • Refreshes the
Lower Environment, ensuring data cleanliness. • Implements and
manages database backup and recovery strategies to maintain data
integrity and availability. • Conducts data scrambling in
compliance with all relevant policies and procedures. •
Collaborates with cross-hierarchal teams to enhance services across
agency lines. • Works effectively with all levels of management and
staff to improve processes and procedures. • Participates in
Disaster Recovery exercises and documents procedures. • Provides
other technical support and completes special projects and tasks as
required. • Participates in on-call rotations. Minimum
Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related
field. Four (4) years of experience working with MS SQL Server
2016, 2019 and 2022 on Windows Servers or an equivalent combination
of education and experience. Excellent database skills and the
ability to manage the day-to-day operations of the database.
Demonstrated project management, troubleshooting, analytical,
problem resolution, and customer service skills. Abilities to
effectively communicate; prioritize; deal with multiple priorities
and activities simultaneously; work in a team environment.
Excellent database administration skills and a good working
experience of MS SQL Server including Clustering, Always on
Availability Groups, SSIS & SSRS. Working knowledge of Rubrik
Backups, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Microsoft Azure SQL Database, AWS
Redis, Mongo DB, etc. Demonstrated experience with Data modeling,
SQL scripting and Powershell. Experience in DB Provisioning,
Migrations, Monitoring and Performance tuning . Experience with SQL
Maintenance tools/applications (such as Idera monitoring tools).
Additional Considerations MS SQL Server, Azure certification is
preferred. Special Instructions VRS is unable to provide
sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Applicants must
have authorization to work in the United States without the need
for sponsorship now or in the future. The current hybrid schedule
for technology employees is 3 days onsite (Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday) and 2 days remote (Monday and Friday). All employees must
be able to work the current hybrid schedule and report to the
office as needed on designated remote days. 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.
Contact Information Name: Human Resources Email:
careers@varetire.org 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.
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