NKPD code: 2521
Database designers and administrators design, develop, control, maintain and support the optimal performance and security of databases. Database designers and administrators perform the following main tasks: • 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 Excludes: – Systems administrator – 2522 – Network administrator – 2522 – Administrator, website – 3514 – Webmaster – 3514