Data Administrator - Toronto, Canada - Machotelds Limited

Description

Data administrators design, develop, manage, and organize electronic data in a database. They also develop and introduce related policies, standards, and models.
Data administrators handle the day-to-day operation of database management systems. These systems store electronic information. Data administrators also do long-range planning of system design and operation.
Duties depend on the size and type of employer. In large companies, data administrators may focus on one area. They may work in teams with other specialists. In smaller firms, one data administrator may oversee all aspects of the work.
Develop and introduce policies about types of information to collect and who can access it
Develop and introduce technical standards to ensure data security, integrity, and validity
Develop and introduce data models that describe data elements and how to use them
Consult managers to determine and record data requirements, policy regarding data collection and administration, and rules for data access
Advise other staff about data collection and its uses


Data administrators may also:

Develop and administer policies and procedures for network access, backups, and recovery
Create and maintain disaster recovery plans
Enforce security and access controls
Keep up to date with new database technologies
Manage projects and contractors
Supervise database analysts (to learn more, see the Database Analyst profile)
Create and maintain disaster recovery plans
Arrange for 24/7 database support and troubleshooting
Assemble, document, and install product releases
Work directly with hardware