Coordinate changes to computer databases, test and implement the database applying knowledge of database management systems. May plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases.

• Data Base Administrator
• Data Base Design Analyst

• Approve, schedule, plan, and supervise the installation and testing of new products and improvements to computer systems such as the installation of new databases.
• Develop data model describing data elements and how they are used, following procedures and using pen, template or computer software.
• Develop methods for integrating different products so they work properly together such as customizing commercial databases to fit specific needs.
• Develop standards and guidelines to guide the use and acquisition of software and to protect vulnerable information.
• Establish and calculate optimum values for database parameters, using manuals and calculator.
• Identify and evaluate industry trends in database systems to serve as a source of information and advice for upper management.
• Modify existing databases and database management systems or direct programmers and analysts to make changes.
• Plan, coordinate and implement security measures to safeguard information in computer files against accidental or unauthorized damage, modification or disclosure.
• Review procedures in database management system manuals for making changes to database.
• Review project requests describing database user needs to estimate time and cost required to accomplish project.
• Review workflow charts developed by programmer analyst to understand tasks computer will perform, such as updating records.
• Revise company definition of data as defined in data dictionary.
• Select and enter codes to monitor database performance and to create production database.
• Specify users and user access levels for each segment of database.
• Test programs or databases, correct errors and make necessary modifications.
• Train users and answer questions.
• Work as part of a project team to coordinate database development and determine project scope and limitations.
• Write and code logical and physical database descriptions and specify identifiers of database to management system or direct others in coding descriptions.

• adjust computer operation system
• analyze programs using workflow chart or diagram
• communicate technical information
• confer with personnel to discuss security violations or programming
• design data security systems
• develop computer performance standards
• develop management control systems
• develop mathematical simulation models
• develop or maintain budgeting databases
• develop or maintain databases
• develop records management system
• develop tables depicting data
• establish and maintain relationships with team members
• estimate time needed for project
• evaluate computer system user requests or requirements
• follow data security procedures
• follow data storage procedures
• implement computer system changes
• install computer programs
• install hardware, software, or peripheral equipment
• install security measures
• maintain client-server database
• maintain or repair computers or related equipment
• monitor computer operation
• operate computer networks
• plan computer security measures
• prepare cost estimates
• prepare instruction manuals
• program mainframe computer
• provide technical computer training
• provide technical support to computer users
• revise or correct errors in computer programs, software, or systems
• test computer programs or systems
• understand computer equipment operating manuals
• use computer application flow charts
• use computer networking technology
• use computer programming language
• use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
• use geographical information system (GIS) software
• use interpersonal communication techniques
• use knowledge of mainframe computers
• use mathematical or statistical methods to identify or analyze problems
• use object-oriented computer programming techniques
• use project management techniques
• use relational database software
• use spreadsheet software
• use structural analysis techniques to analyze computer systems
• use word processing or desktop publishing software
• work as a team member
• write administrative procedures services manual
• write computer software, programs, or code
• write documentation for computer programming