Database Administrators

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

1. 01Modify existing databases and database management systems or direct programmers and analysts to make changes.
2. 02Plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard information in computer files against accidental or unauthorized damage, modification or disclosure.
3. 03Plan and install upgrades of database management system software to enhance database performance.
4. 04Specify users and user access levels for each segment of database.
5. 05Test changes to database applications or systems.
6. 06Test programs or databases, correct errors, and make necessary modifications.
7. 07Train users and answer questions.
8. 08Provide technical support to junior staff or clients.
9. 09Approve, schedule, plan, and supervise the installation and testing of new products and improvements to computer systems, such as the installation of new databases.
10. 10Develop standards and guidelines for the use and acquisition of software and to protect vulnerable information.
11. 11Write and code logical and physical database descriptions and specify identifiers of database to management system, or direct others in coding descriptions.
12. 12Develop data models describing data elements and how they are used, following procedures and using pen, template, or computer software.

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