Database Administrator

Description

Plans, designs, configures, maintains and supports an organisation's database management system in accordance with user requirements, ensuring optimal database integrity, security, backup, reliability and performance.

Description

Design, develop, install and maintain operating systems, software and server hardware to support secure and reliable database management systems.

Tasks include

• Designs and implements database structures to optimise system performance and data storage efficiency
• Monitors and optimises database performance using various techniques such as indexing and fine-tuning queries
• Implements and maintains security protocols to protect databases from unauthorised access or breaches
• Performs regular data backups and recovery tasks to ensure data integrity and availability
• Coordinates database updates and migrations, including database software installation, configuration and patch management
• Develops disaster recovery plans to protect data from any potential loss or corruption