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Database Administrator Job Desciption

A database administrator is responsible for conceiving, implementing, managing and developing an organization's database. Their primary duties include installing and configuring database software, designing databases, upgrading the database experience for users, implementing security and recovery procedures, and liaising with users to define requirements. Database administrators require both technical skills and soft skills like communication and project management abilities. The role is in increasing demand and offers career growth, with starting salaries of £21-25,000 and potential to earn over £50,000 per year after gaining experience.

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Database Administrator Job Desciption

A database administrator is responsible for conceiving, implementing, managing and developing an organization's database. Their primary duties include installing and configuring database software, designing databases, upgrading the database experience for users, implementing security and recovery procedures, and liaising with users to define requirements. Database administrators require both technical skills and soft skills like communication and project management abilities. The role is in increasing demand and offers career growth, with starting salaries of £21-25,000 and potential to earn over £50,000 per year after gaining experience.

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Database Administrator

Job Description

A database administrator is an integral part of an organisations I.T. infrastructure. Their


primary function is the conception, implementation, management, and development of a
database. It is a highly specialised position and carries a lot of responsibility. Modern
businesses and institutions have become ever more reliant on the quality of their data
management . The role of an administrator is essential to the efficiency of their organisation.
Your primary duties will be:-

• Installation, configuration and Upgrading of Database Software and other products


• Database Design and implementation
• Regularly upgrading and improving database experience for users
• Security and emergency recovery procedures
• Liaising with users to define their requirements
• Adherence to the Data Protection Act
• The front- end of the system (user experience), in addition to maximising (back-end)
data optimisation.
• User accessibility and privileges
• Uniformity and integrity of data across the database
• Scripting of database documentation, including data procedures and functions and data
directory (Metadata).
• Establishing Back-up and data recovery policies and procedures
• Training users
• Integrate back-end codes with other business applications

For a candidate to be successful in this role they require a multiplicity of skills in addition to
I.T. knowledge. The following characteristics are highly desirable.

Future Prospects

There is increasing demand for Database Administrators which is reflected re-numeration


packages with starting salaries of £21-25,000. With a pay projection of £30-35,000 after 2-
3years experience.

If you are career minded, there are plenty of opportunities to develop a rewarding career.
DBA’s have to possess both technical and management skills, allied to excellent
communication /negotiation skills. This allows for many vertical promotions and career options
I.E. project management, network management and systems development. Typical salaries
are in excess of £50,000 per annum.

If you are someone who enjoys working in a technically challenging and variable role, and who
likes to work as part of a team this could be the ideal job for you.

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