DGS - Database Administration 4

TOMORROW HIRE; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 131,000; Part time

Job summary

TOMORROW HIRE is seeking an experienced Database Administration 4 contractor to administer Oracle ERP databases. The role emphasizes security, availability, and performance across OCI and on‑prem environments, with focus on 19c/26ai, RAC/ASM, RMAN, and Data Guard.

The position is hybrid in Richmond, VA, with initial on‑site orientation and equipment pickup. It supports 20 hours per week and can involve occasional on‑site visits; candidates should be within driving distance of Richmond, VA.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Oracle database administration experience.
• Expertise with Oracle 19c and Oracle 26ai.
• Experience in OCI and on‑premises environments.
• 3+ years with Oracle RAC/ASM on Linux and Data Guard.
• 10+ years RMAN backup/recovery and strong troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and support Oracle ERP databases.
• Ensure security, integrity, availability, and performance.
• Migrate Oracle databases to OCI and manage OCI/on‑prem environments.
• Support RMAN backups, Data Pump, and performance tuning.
• Develop documentation and technical standards; communicate clearly with teams.

Skills

Oracle 19c

Oracle 26ai

OCI

Oracle RAC

ASM

RMAN

Data Guard

Linux

Performance tuning

Data Pump

Security

Patching

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or Computer Science

Tools

Oracle Enterprise Manager

Oracle Data Pump

Job description

Job Title: DGS - Database Administration 4
Work Type: Hybrid
Location: Richmond, VA
Salary/Rate: Up to $95.15/hr
Start Date: 09/21/2026
End Date: 04/01/2027
Industry Category: Information Technology / Database Administration
Employment Type: Contract

Overview

The Virginia Department of General Services (DGS) is seeking an experienced Database Administration 4 professional to administer, maintain, and support the security and integrity of the agency's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) database environment.

The position will focus on Oracle database administration, performance, security, backup and recovery, database migration, and OCI support.

The selected candidate must be within driving distance of Richmond, VA. The role will be primarily remote after the initial equipment pickup and orientation, with occasional onsite visits as required.

Application

Qualified candidates should have extensive Oracle database administration experience, including Oracle 19c and Oracle 26ai, OCI, Oracle RAC, ASM, Data Guard, RMAN, performance tuning, security, patching, and database migration.

A bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Job Description

The Database Administration 4 professional will administer and maintain Oracle ERP databases while ensuring database security, availability, performance, and integrity.

The role will implement database models and designs, support data access and table maintenance, troubleshoot performance and capacity issues, manage replication and distributed data, and support migration of Oracle databases to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).

The position will work under general supervision and use extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish database administration goals.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and support Oracle ERP databases.
• Ensure database security, integrity, availability, and performance.
• Support Oracle 19c and Oracle 26ai database environments.
• Support Oracle databases hosted in OCI and on-premises environments.
• Perform and support Oracle database migrations to OCI.
• Support Oracle RAC and ASM environments on Linux.
• Manage and troubleshoot Data Guard Physical Standby environments.
• Perform RMAN backup and recovery operations.
• Use Oracle Data Pump export and import utilities.
• Support Oracle Enterprise Manager and database monitoring activities.
• Perform database performance tuning and capacity management.
• Support database security, patching, maintenance, and upgrades.
• Troubleshoot replication and distributed database issues.
• Develop and maintain database documentation, procedures, and technical standards.
• Troubleshoot complex database issues and provide timely resolutions.
• Communicate technical information clearly with technical teams, management, and stakeholders.
• Support Linux/Unix database administration activities as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years of Oracle database administration experience, including Oracle 19c and Oracle 26ai.
• 2+ years of experience supporting Oracle databases in OCI and on-premises environments.
• 2+ years of experience migrating Oracle databases to OCI.
• 3+ years of experience with Oracle RAC and ASM on Linux.
• 3+ years of experience with Data Guard Physical Standby.
• 10+ years of experience with RMAN backup and recovery.
• 5+ years of experience with Data Pump, Oracle Enterprise Manager, performance tuning, security, patching, and documentation.
• 10+ years of strong database troubleshooting experience.
• 10+ years of strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of experience supporting Linux or Unix system administration.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience migrating Commonwealth of Virginia (COV) agency Oracle databases to OCI.
• Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) certification.
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server 2019 or newer.
• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise database environments.

Compensation

Pay Rate: $95.15/hr

Schedule

Part-Time – 20 hours per week

The role will be primarily remote following the initial equipment pickup and orientation, with occasional onsite work based on agency needs.

Work Location

Richmond, VA 23219