PSOC Unit group 2521 — Database designers and administrators

Database designers and administrators design, develop, control, maintain and support the optimal performance and security of databases. Their tasks include: a) designing and developing database architecture, data structures, tables, dictionaries and naming conventions for information systems projects; b) designing, constructing, modifying, integrating, implementing and testing database management systems; c) conducting research and providing advice on the selection, application and implementation of database management tools; d) developing and implementing data administration policy, documentation, standards and models; e) developing policies and procedures for database access and usage and for the backup and recovery of data; f) performing the operational establishment and preventive maintenance of backups, recovery procedures, and enforcing security and integrity controls. Example of the occupations classified here: Data administrator, Application database administrator, Database administrator, Database analyst, Database architect Some related occupations classified elsewhere: Network administrator - 2522, Systems administrator (computers) - 2522, Webmaster - 3514, Website administrator - 3514

Use this unit group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Database and network professionals.

Use this node when the job title is more specific than the broader Database and network professionals grouping.