Who is a Database Administrator?
A Database Administrator is an individual who has expertise in Database Management Systems. He or she is an IT professional who creates and maintains queries in databases and tunes the database of an organization.
They also maintain data security and integrity of databases. DBAs use specialized software for storing and organizing data. They are usually good communicators and analytic problem-solvers who are proficient in most data manipulation languages.
What does a Database Administrator do?
The role of a Database Administrator is to install, configure, design, migrate, monitor performance, look after the security, troubleshoot, backup, and restore databases. They oversee the overall management and maintenance of company databases. They ensure that the DBMSs are always running and back them up in the event of any memory loss. They also maintain adherence to a data management policy.
Job brief
Our company is looking for a highly skilled Database Administrator to join our management team. The candidate should be capable of holding positions of great responsibility. This is both a technical and an administrative role hence the candidate should be sound in both administrative and technical aptitude. If you have extensive knowledge of database management systems, this might be the right opportunity for you to grow your career.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Installation and configuration of server software
- Maintain and monitor system security and health
- Create accounts for all users and provide security levels for each user
- Provide technical support wherever necessary
- Develop disaster management protocols
- Develop procedures for database managements
- Evaluate models for data analysis
- Organize cross-training programs in the company
- Implement changes in the database and monitor performance
Key requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, or related field
- Proven work experience as a database administrator
- Familiar with programming languages API
- Algorithm skills and analytical skills
- PostgreSQL certification
- Experience with DBA case tools
