Database Administrator

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The Database Administrator (DBA) (also known as Database Operator/Database Specialist/Database Support/DBA) is responsible for designing, implementing, configuring, and managing an organisation’s database management system. They work closely with users to understand their requirements and ensure that the database system meets their needs. The DBA also plays a vital role in maintaining the integrity, security, backup, reliability, and performance of the database.

Skill Level: 1

Specialisation:

Database Analyst

Your responsibilities include:

• Planning and Development: Collaborating with stakeholders to understand database requirements and designing a suitable database structure. This involves creating entity-relationship diagrams, data models, and schema designs.
• Configuration and Implementation: Installing, configuring, and deploying the database management system (DBMS). This includes setting up user accounts, access controls, and database parameters to optimize performance.
• Maintenance and Support: Monitoring and maintaining the database system to ensure it operates efficiently. This involves performing routine checks, resolving issues, and implementing patches or upgrades as necessary. Assists users with database-related problems and provides technical support when needed.
• Data Integrity and Security: Implementing measures to safeguard the integrity and security of the database. This includes defining and enforcing data access controls, encryption, and backup strategies. Review security protocols and implements best practices to protect sensitive data from unauthorised access or loss.
• Backup and Recovery: Developing and implementing backup and recovery strategies to ensure data availability and minimize downtime in case of system failures or disasters. Regularly performs database backups, tests recovery procedures, and maintains documentation to facilitate smooth data restoration.
• Performance Optimisation: Monitoring database performance, identifying bottlenecks, and optimizing query execution. Analyses system performance metrics, tunes database parameters, and optimizes schema design to improve response times and overall system efficiency.

The Database Administrator plans, develops, configures, maintains, and supports an organisation’s database management system to meet user requirements while prioritising database integrity, security, backup, reliability, and performance.