Database Administrator - TGA

Auburn, WA

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

With a typical starting wage between $110k - $120k per year the Database Administrator will oversee the installation, configuration, maintenance, and optimization of database systems to ensure data integrity, performance, and security. This role will support the IT infrastructure by managing database-related tasks, troubleshooting technical issues, and ensuring data accessibility for key applications. The Database Administrator will collaborate with cross-functional teams to address database needs and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements. They will implement disaster recovery plans, monitor system performance, and provide technical expertise for database design and development. This position will play a critical role in optimizing database architecture and implementing data protection policies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, update, or create business intelligence tools, dashboards, systems, or methods.
• Provide timely flow of business intelligence information to users.
• Design and implement data-sourced applications for dashboards or other tools.
• Develop SQL queries for reporting and analysis.
• Install, configure, and upgrade database systems and applications.
• Monitor database performance to ensure optimal system functionality.
• Manage user access, roles, and permissions for secure database use.
• Implement and maintain robust database and recovery processes.
• Plan and execute database migrations with minimal downtime.
• Collaborate with development teams to design efficient database architectures.
• Conduct regular audits to identify and resolve potential vulnerabilities.
• Install patches/upgrades and document system changes.
• Ensure data governance policies and procedures for agency data/databases are developed, implemented, and maintained.
• Manage vector databases to support advanced AI model functionality and integration.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field and five (5) years of experience in database administration, design and management.
• Seven (7) years of relevant database administration, design, and management experience in lieu of a degree would satisfy all requirements.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working in a Regulatory Gaming Environment.
• Experience leading database migrations, performance tuning, and optimization within a Microsoft environment.

Benefits

• Ability to pass a background check.
• Meet the criteria for a gaming license.
• Pass a pre-employment drug test.