Database Administrator

A Typical Day

A Database Administrator directs and performs all activities related to maintaining a successful database environment.

Qualifications

• 1 or 2 years of experience in DBA roles or related
• Knowledge of SQL server
  

Prefered

• Located in Uruguay
  

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:
• Ensuring that the database is up and running at all times
• Working with database software to store, organize, and manage data
• Pre-implementing tasks such as feasibility study, capacity planning, installation, and implementation activities
• Configuration, designing, and developing database models
• Migrating existing data from legacy platforms, designing and implementing backup and restore strategies, keeping databases up to date, and troubleshooting
• Managing database access and ensuring that databases meet user requirements
• Implementing security procedures
• Testing and modifying databases to ensure that they operate reliably
• Writing disaster recovery plans and archiving data
• Providing user training, support, and feedback
• Writing reports, documentation, and operating manuals
• Any other DBA activity not specified in the list below, but related to database administration