Database administrators, working with database software Oracle ,SQl Server and DB2 troubleshooting keeping databases up to date helping with database design and development managing database access designing maintenance procedures and putting them into operation ensuring that databases meet user requirements liaising with programmers, applications/operational staff, IT project managers and other technical staff managing database security/integrity and backup procedures implementing security measures defining objectives through consultation with staff at all levels writing reports, documentation and operating manuals testing and modifying databases to ensure that they operate reliably providing user training, support and feedback writing disaster recovery plans