Database Administrator

Database Administrator Job Responsibilities:

Maintains database by identifying and solving database requirements; supporting users.
 

Database Administrator Job Duties:

• Identifies database requirements by interviewing customers; analyzing department applications, programming, and operations; evaluating existing systems and designing proposed systems.


• Recommends solutions by defining database physical structure and functional capabilities, database security, data back-up, and recovery specifications.


• Installs revised or new systems by proposing specifications and flowcharts; recommending optimum access techniques; coordinating installation requirements.


• Maintains database performance by calculating optimum values for database parameters; implementing new releases; completing maintenance requirements; evaluating computer operating systems and hardware products.


• Prepares users by conducting training; providing information; resolving problems.


• Provides information by answering questions and requests.


• Supports database functions by designing and coding utilities.


• Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.


• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.


• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Database Administrator Skills and Qualifications:

Database Performance Tuning, Database Security, Promoting Process Improvement, Problem Solving, Presenting Technical Information, Quality Focus, Database Management, Data Maintenance, Operating Systems, Attention to Detail, Information Security Policies