Database Administrator

A Typical Day

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

Qualifications

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

Preferred

1. Located in Uruguay

Responsibilities

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