What Would I Do?

Database analysts design, develop and administer data management solutions using database management software. Your duties may include:

• Collect and record user's requirements
• Design and develop database architecture for information systems projects
• Design, construct, modify, implement and test data models and database management systems
• Carry out research and provide advice to other information systems professionals regarding the selection and use of database management tools
• Operate database management systems to analyze data and perform data mining analysis
• May lead, coordinate or supervise other workers in this group

Data administrators develop and implement data administration policy, standards and models. Your duties may include:

• Develop and put into use data administration policy, standards and models
• Research and record data requirements, data collection and administration policy, data access rules and security
• Develop policies and procedures for network and/or internet database access and usage, and for the backup and recovery of data
• Carry out research and provide advice to other information systems professionals regarding the collection, availability, security and suitability of data
• Write scripts related to stored procedures and triggers
• Lead and coordinate teams of data administrators in the development and implementation of data policies, standards and models

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