Database designers and administrators

Database designers and administrators design, develop, control, maintain and support the optimal performance and security of databases.

Job Responsibilities

• Designing and developing database architecture, data structures, tables, dictionaries and naming conventions for information systems projects
• Designing, constructing, modifying, integrating, implementing and testing database management systems
• Conducting research and providing advice on the selection, application and implementation of database management tools
• Developing and implementing data administration policy, documentation, standards and models
• Developing policies and procedures for database access and usage and for the backup and recovery of data
• Performing the operational establishment and preventive maintenance of backups, recovery procedures, and enforcing security and integrity controls