database administrator (DBA)

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Collect data to identify areas for improvement within an organization’s IT infrastructure
• Develop and maintain computer databases
• Provide advice to other informatics professionals regarding database management tools
• Setup the IT infrastructure to allow applications to access databases
• Design and develop database
• Operate database management systems to analyze data
• Develop and implement data administration policy, standards and models
• Research and document data requirements, data collection and administration policy, and data access rules
• 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

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Initiative
• Organized
• Team player
• Quick learner