Your responsibility as a database administrator (DBA) will be the performance, integrity and security of a database. You'll be involved in the planning and development of the database, as well as in troubleshooting any issues on behalf of the users.
You'll ensure that:
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data remains consistent across the database
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data is clearly defined
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users access data concurrently, in a form that suits their needs
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there is provision for data security and recovery control (ensuring all data is retrievable in an emergency).
Responsibilities
As a database administrator, you'll need to:
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establish the needs of users and monitor user access and security
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monitor performance and manage parameters in order to provide fast responses to front-end users
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map out the conceptual design for a planned database
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consider both back-end organisation of data and front-end accessibility for end-users
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refine the logical design so that it can be translated into a specific data model
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further refining the physical design to meet system storage requirements
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install and test new versions of the database management system (DBMS)
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maintain data standards, including adherence to the Data Protection Act
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write database documentation, including data standards, procedures and definitions for the data dictionary (metadata)
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control access permissions and privileges
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develop, manage and test back-up and recovery plans
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ensure that storage and archiving procedures are functioning correctly
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carry out capacity planning
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work closely with IT project managers, database programmers, and multimedia programmers
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communicate regularly with technical, applications, and operational staff to ensure database integrity and security
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commission and install new applications and customize existing applications in order to make them fit for the purpose
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manage the security and disaster recovery aspects of a database.
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