Expert, database systems software

Database designers and administrators design, develop, control, maintain and support the optimal performance and security of databases.

• designing and developing database architecture, data structures, dictionaries and naming conventions for information systems projects;
• designing, constructing, modifying, integrating, implementing and testing database management systems;
• conducting research and advising on the selection, application and implementation of database management tools;
• developing and implementing data administration policies, documentation, standards and models;
• developing policies and procedures for database access and usage and for data backup and recovery;
• performing operational establishment and preventive maintenance of backups, recovery procedures, and enforcing security and integrity controls.
• Examples of occupations in this unit group:
• Administrator, databases
• Analyst, databases
• Designer, databases