data management specialist

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Collect data to identify areas for improvement within an organization’s IT infrastructure
• Develop and maintain computer databases
• Document customers’ requirements for projects
• Document reporting needs, queries, logic, results and recommendations to other information systems professionals
• Enact measures to make sure unauthorized users cannot access the data
• Liaise with staff on data requirements, collection and availability
• Provide advice to other informatics professionals regarding database management tools
• Setup the IT infrastructure to allow applications to access databases
• Test data models and database management systems
• Design and develop database
• Operate database management systems to analyze data
• Develop and implement data administration policy, standards and models
• Develop policies and procedures for network access and usage and for the backup and recovery of data
• Lead and co-ordinate teams of data administrators in the development and implementation of data policies, standards and models

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Data Warehouse
• MS SQL Server
• MySQL
• Database software
• Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software
• Data analysis software
• MS Office
• Big data
• Python
• MS Excel
• Jira
• Atlassian Confluence

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Sitting

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Adaptability
• Accountability
• Quick learner

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Team building opportunities
• Travel insurance