Database Administrator - CGSS

The Database Administrator plays a vital role in ensuring the integrity, performance, and reliability of the data systems that support Live! Casino & Hotel’s operations. Your expertise in designing, managing, and optimizing database environments enables the organization to operate efficiently, make informed decisions, and maintain seamless access to critical information. By developing data standards, implementing secure backup and recovery strategies, and maintaining high‑performance database structures, you help safeguard valuable business data while supporting operational continuity. Through strong technical leadership, attention to detail, and collaboration across departments, you ensure that database systems are scalable, secure, and aligned with evolving business needs. Your ability to translate complex requirements into effective data solutions directly contributes to the stability and success of the Live! brand.

• Manages and maintains data in all production and non-production databases and replication servers.
• Designs and develops logical and physical layers for various databases.
• Leads in handling data testing, reporting, back-ups and restorations.
• Provides technical assistance and mentors staff on developing conceptual and logical database designs and physical databases.
• Utilizes logical models to ensure efficient and reliable database performance.
• Develops and manages gaming and related databases.
• Interfacing with other departments in planning, recommendations, assisting with needs, and implementing computer and telephone hardware/software, systems, and programs.
• Maintaining the integrity of casino operational computer databases. Documentation of systems and procedures.
• Review Information Technology activities with Vice President of IT.
• Meet with department directors and managers as necessary
• Other duties as assigned

• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality relative to financial data, MIS operational systems, casino policies, and marketing plans.
• Through various oral and written reports to the Senior Director of Finance.
• Through achievement of performance goals management:
• Ability to analyze and interpret departmental needs and results.
• Knowledge of computer operating systems, hardware repair, telephone and data communications and networking.
• Computer proficient with extensive experience with PC based systems on AS/400 computer networks. Developing and maintaining sizable database.
• Ability to solve complex problems.
• Ability to perform assigned duties in under frequent time pressures.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Computer Science or related field. MBA preferred.
• 15+ Years of experience preferred in IT team leadership and enterprise solution delivery 
• Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) process certification preferred
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the necessary license as mandated by the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency. 

• Ability to perform assigned duties under frequent time pressures in an interruptive environment.
• Ability to stand, sit or walk for long periods of time. 
• Ability to bend, stoop and reach as needed. 

• 24/7 high energy casino with over 300,000 sq. ft of gaming and entertainment space and approximately 3000 employees.
• Exposed to alcohol, cigarette and cigar smoke, bright lights, and loud noises.
• You will work in an environment where smoking is allowed.
• Willingness and ability to be flexible with work schedule. May require extended hours and work week from time to time.

Individuals chosen to be part of the Live! Team can expect:

• To be part of an exciting experience unlike any other in the market.
• To be given the power and responsibility to put service and community first.
• To come together as a strong team, while valuing and celebrating our diversity.
• To be given the tools, resources, and opportunity to grow in their career.
• To work hard and have fun.
• Live is a 24 hour /7 days per week high energy casino with a culture committed to fairness, teamwork, and most importantly FUN.
• The casino is large and fast paced, requiring the ability and energy to move about it with a true sense of urgency!
• Exposed to alcohol, cigarette and cigar smoke, bright lights, and loud noises.
• You will work in an environment where smoking is allowed.