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IT Database Administrator
IT Database Administrator
IT
Koen De Backer
01-06-2014
1. GOAL AND OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION:
The DBA designs, develops, implements and maintains databases by identifying and solving
database requirements and database related problems.
2. PLACE IN THE ORGANISATION:
(reports to whom, direct reports, collaborates with whom on internal and external level…)
The DBA reports to the Global Data Center and Hosting Services Manager and has no direct
reports.
3. RESPONSIBILITIES:
(describe the main duties and responsibilities for this position)
● Identifies database requirements by interviewing customers; analyzing department
applications, programming, and operations; evaluating existing systems and designing
proposed systems.
● Recommends solutions by defining database physical structure and functional capabilities,
database security, data back-up, and recovery specifications.
● Is responsible for the creation, implementation and follow up of backups and the
restoration of missing or corrupt data or databases.
● Installs revised or new systems by proposing specifications and flowcharts;
recommending optimum access techniques; coordinating installation requirements and
testing and installing upgrades and patches
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● Monitors and Maintains database performance by calculating optimum values for database
parameters; implementing new releases; completing maintenance requirements; evaluating
computer operating systems and hardware products.
● Prepares users by conducting training; providing information; resolving problems.
● Works with users and developers to receive and log database related problems, tracks and
resolves those problems
● Supports database functions by designing and coding utilities and task automation.
● Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization and database
standards and processes.
● Designs, implements, performs and follows up on regular maintenance jobs
● Performs data mining analysis, identifies and provides the critical data sources for
development and testing process analytics
● Designs and develops reports, modifies and optimizes existing reporting using SSRS
(SQL Server Reporting Services)
● Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops;
reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking stateof-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.
● Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
4. AUTHORITY LEVEL:
(supervisory authority, financial authority,…)
None
5. REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCES:
(list the competences and skills which are “required” for this position)
Functional competencies:
Database Performance Tuning, Database Security, Database Management, Data Maintenance,
Operating Systems.
Technical learning:
Picks up on technical things quickly; can learn new skills and knowledge; is good at learning new
industry, company, product, or technical knowledge - like internet technology; does well in
technical courses and seminars.
Problem solving:
Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all
fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks
beyond the obvious and does not stop at the first answers
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Priority setting:
Spends his/her time and the time of others on what's important; quickly zeros in on the critical
few and puts the trivial many aside; can quickly sense what will help or hinder accomplishing a
goal; eliminates roadblocks; creates focus
Standing alone:
Will stand up and be counted; doesn't shirk personal responsibility; can be counted on when times
are tough; willing to be the only champion for an idea or position; is comfortable working alone
on a tough assignment
Drive for results:
Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top
performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results
Interpersonal savvy:
Relates well to all kinds of people - up, down, and sideways, inside and outside of the
organization; builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses
diplomacy and tact; can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably
Customer focus:
Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets
first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with
customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains
their trust and respect
Manage and Improve Processes:
Helps others understand their work from a process perspective. Defines and communicates
expectations for quality outcomes, process standards and process management tools. Analyses
process breakdowns and identifies ways to improve the efficiency of future work. Investigates
and adopts best practices from within and outside the organisation. Continuously improves the
processes through regular assessment and adjustment; may use tools such as process mapping or
activity based costing.
Concern for Quality and Order:
Acts to minimise errors and maintain high standards of quality by checking or monitoring data
and work, and by developing and maintaining systems for organising work and information.
6. AUTHORITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES RELATED TO THE Q&E MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM:
(List all authorities and responsibilities applicable for the position)
Understand and implement the Information Security Policies
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Understand and implement the Quality and Environmental Objectives and Policy in the day to
day work
7. LANGUAGES:
(Differentiate between written and spoken language)
Thorough knowledge of English (written and spoken)
Speaking other languages is a plus
8. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
(list the education and experience which is “required” for this position)
Minimum requirement:
● Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent
● 3 to 5 years experience in an analytical role such as DBA, BI Specialist, Performance Data
Analyst or similar
● Experience with SQL Server, SQL programming and SQL reporting
● Familiar with relational database design
● Experience with SQL Server database administration
● Experience with Microsoft BI application development tools such as SSRS, SSAS and
BIDS
● Experience with troubleshooting database related issues (integrity, performance, blocking,
replication, log shipping, connectivity, security and other issues)
● Experience with patch management software, data backup and recovery software and
common IT hardware and software systems.
9. TRAVEL
Up to 10% domestic and international travel expected for short term assignments
10. WORKLOCATION AND TIMESCHEDULE
Preferred work location is Bangalore, India.
Occasional work outside of normal office hours is required for this role
11. REMARKS:
(add competences, skills, education and experiences which are nice to have,….)
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