Database designers and administrators design, develop, control, maintain and support the optimal performance and security of databases.
(a)   Tasks include -
designing and developing database architecture, data structures, tables, dictionaries and naming conventions for information systems projects;
designing, constructing, modifying, integrating, implementing and testing database management systems;
conducting research and providing advice on the selection, application and implementation of database management tools;
developing and implementing data administration policy, documentation, standards and models;
developing policies and procedures for database access and usage and for the backup and recovery of data;
performing the operational establishment and preventive maintenance of backups, recovery procedures, and enforcing security and integrity controls.