Database Administration

Senior Database Administrator

Category Number: 8

Commercial Job Title: Senior Data Base Administrator

Minimum/General Experience: Requires a total of at least 10 years experience in Information Systems with at least 6 of those years in the design and implementation of data base management systems. Requires understanding of application programming techniques for DBMS software, and competence in the design, definition and maintenance of data bases.

Functional Responsibility: Evaluates and recommends available DBMS products after matching requirements with system capabilities. Determines file organization, indexing methods, backup/recovery processes, and security procedures for specific applications. Controls the design and use of databases. Controls the global view of databases, controls the accesses to the databases, assures the safekeeping of the databases (from accidental or intentional damage or loss), and monitors the use of databases. Defines all required database administration policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines.

Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or equivalent in addition to the experience.