Database Administrator at Byteworks

Job Description

The Database Administrator is responsible for the evaluation of database software purchases and the supervision of the modification of any existing database software.

He/She will be responsible for maintaining the integrity and performance of company databases and guarantee that data is stored securely and optimally. 

Database Administrator (DBA) Skills 

• Advise Management on Long-Term Capacity Plans and Growth
• Assign Passwords and Maintain Database Access
• Analyze and Recommend Database Improvements
• Analyze Impact of Database Changes to the Business
• Audit Database Access and Requests
• Backup and Restore Data 
• Communicate Requirements to System Administrator
• Comfortable Working with Production Servers 
• Configure Database Software
• Continually Review Processes for Improvement 
• Debug Database Issues on Live Data
• Deploy System Updates
• Design and Build Database Management System
• Develop and Test Methods to Synchronize Data 
• Develop and Secure Network Structures
• Ensure Data is Secure 
• Ensure Databases Run Efficiently
• Ensure Platform Availability
• Extract Live Data 

• Guarantee Database Setup Meets Industry Requirements
• Identify User Needs to Create and Administer Databases
• Implement Backup and Recovery Plan 
• Install Database Software
• Install Updates
• Maintain Database
• Merge Databases 
• Mine Data
• Modify Databases to Specific User Requirements
• Monitor Available Disk Space 

• Oversee Development of New Databases
• Optimize Queries on Live Data
• Plan Disk Storage Requirements
• Proactively Tune Database in Production 
• Prevent Data Loss
• Quickly Assess a Situation and Develop/Implement a Solution 

• Recover Lost Data
• Repair Program Bugs
• Research Emerging Technology
• Review Existing Solutions
• Set Security Permissions for Database
• Setup Safety Measures to Recover Data
• Solid Project Management Capabilities 
• Solid Understanding of Company’s Data Needs 
• Strong Technical and Interpersonal Communication 

• Test Database to Ensure Everything Operates Efficiently Without Error 
• Test Recovery Plans
• Thorough Knowledge of SQL 
• Troubleshoot Database Errors
• Understanding of Popular Database Management Software (SQL and MySQL)
• Update Database Permissions
• Work Closely with Development Teams with Regards to Database Updates and Design

Education and Qualification

• A university degree in information technology, computer science or any related discipline
• A certification specializing in various database management systems is an added bonus.