Database Administrator

This a local on-site position

Not a remote position

 Benefits of Working at Nisqually Red Wind Casino Include: 

• FREE Medical/Dental/Vision (Spouse and dependent coverage is also available at low rates and reasonable deductibles) 
• FREE Short-Term Disability, Life and Accident Insurance 
• FREE Meal during shift 
• FREE gaming license renewals 
• FREE uniform dry cleaning services 
• $1 per hour shift differential 
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays 
• Floating holidays 
• 401(K) Retirement Program (match up to 4%) 
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Health & Wellbeing Reimbursements 
• Team Member Assistance Program (The Team Member Assistance Program (EAP) provides our team members and their eligible dependents with confidential access to short-term, professional counseling and legal services at no additional cost.) 
• Team Member Awards and Incentives (perfect attendance awards and yearly service awards) 
• Flex spending and Dependent care spending 
• Career advancement opportunities 
• Periodic Team Member contests and giveaways 
• Team Member dining and gift shop discounts 

POSITION OBJECTIVES: Responsible for databases and database software to assist casino personnel in excellent customer service and value for our guests.

Our Mission: To enhance continued economic viability and quality of life for the Nisqually Indian Tribe, Team Members, and the neighboring communities.

Our Vision: Creating incredible experiences

Our Core Values: Integrity, Communication, Accountability, Respect, Teamwork.

JOB SUMMARY:  

Responsible for the designing, installing, monitoring, maintaining, and performance tuning of production databases while ensuring high levels of data availability. Responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing database policies and procedures, to ensure the integrity and availability of databases and their accompanying software. Supervise and manage the projects assigned to subordinate staff. Analyze and resolve or recommend solutions to complex or unusual customer service problems and issues. Supervise and implement end-user training for authorized software. When an altering event takes place, responsible for documenting what has taken place and sharing the documentation with appropriate reporting lines to maintain compliance standards. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required skills and knowledge:

• High school diploma or GED certificate 
• 2 year college degree with an emphasis on computer science 
• 5 years of working technical experience with designing, building, installing, configuring, securing, scaling, and supporting database servers in a live environment 
• 2 years of supervisory experience 
• 3 years of working in a production environment with thorough knowledge of change management processes 
• Extensive background with Microsoft SQL with a minimum of 3 years of experience 
• Strong understanding of database structures, theories, principles, and practices 
• Hands-on database tuning and troubleshooting experience 
• Experience with data processing flowcharting techniques 
• Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Strong technical documentation skills 
• Administrative abilities, including record keeping 
• Pass NRWC pre-employment testing 
• Ability to work all shifts including weekends and holidays 
• Experience administering in the cloud. 
• Ability to obtain a Class III Gaming License 

Preferred skills and knowledge:

• 10 years of working technical experience with designing, building, installing configuring, and supporting database servers 
• CompTIA Certification such as Project+, Security+, Network+ 
• Knowledge of Class III Gaming and regulatory environment 
• Certified as a Microsoft Database Administrator. 
• Microsoft Azure Certifications such as AZ-900, AZ-305, DP-900, DP-203. 
• ITIL v4 Foundation Certification. .

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

•  Ability to bend, reach, push, pull, squat and lift up to 40 pounds 
• Ability to sit for assigned shift 
• Manual and finger dexterity for operation of personal computer and routine paperwork 
• Ability to tolerate a noisy, smoke-filled environment 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

• Knowledge of departmental Guest Service Standards 
• Knowledge of casino promotions 
• Supervise the operations and Team Members of the IT Data Management Team 
• Schedule IT projects through supervisory management 
• Ensure the integrity of Casino databases 
• Create models for new database development and/or change to existing ones 
• Install and configure relevant network components to ensure database access as well as database consistency and integrity 
• Respond to and resolve database access and performance issues 
• Monitor database system details within the database, including stored procedures and execution time, and implement efficiency improvements 
• Design and implement redundant systems, policies, and procedures for disaster recovery and data archiving to ensure effective protection and integrity of data assets 
• Monitor, optimize and allocate physical data storage for database systems 
• Plan and coordinate data migrations between systems 
• Develop, implement, and maintain change control and testing processes for modifications to databases 
• Create, or support creation of, required reports in response to business user needs 
• Conduct research and makes recommendations on database products, services, protocols, and standards in support of procurement and development efforts 
• Perform database transaction and security audits 
• Perform other duties as assigned 

NATIVE AMERICAN HIRING PREFERENCE

Rev: 6/11/2023