Use this sample and step by step explanation for setting meaningful and inspiring employee performance goals for a senior database security architect.

A Senior Database Security Architect is tasked with the responsibility of marinating the security of all database systems of the company. He or she will analyze all possible database threats and risks and then develop workable solutions to deal with the threats. He or she will make use of all the penetration tools and equipment available to develop security mechanism for the company.

Besides that, he or she will be assigned other roles that will include; updating all database systems, developing patches for the database breaches, recommend database risk solutions, set database users protocols and procedures, monitor all database logs, facilitate user trainings, troubleshoot database related problems and implement all security measures as per the company guidelines.

Employee Performance Goals Sample

Employee's Name: Title:
Review Period: __/__/__ to __/__/__ Employee SSN:
Work Location: Supervisor's Name:

Instructions

  1. Setting Goals: List specific goals in the space provided below each competency under "Performance Goals". Assign an appropriate timeline for each goal as well as numeric or financial terms to measure the goal.
  2. Employee Comments: The employee must comment next to each goal under "Employee Comments" with "Okay" for goals which he/she feels comfortable working with, and "Needs Clarification" for goals which he/she believes need to be discussed further. An employee who is comfortable with all the goals can sign the goals at this stage.
  3. Summary: Give a summary of the total time estimated for the employee to have achieved the goals. State action plans and specific milestones to track the goals. Any additional comments agreed between the employee and the supervisor should be noted here.
  4. Human Resources Review: Human resources personnel must confirm that the goals are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound. He/she must then sign the goals in the "Human Resource" section provided under "Signatures".
  5. Signatures: When discussion of the goals has been completed and consensus has been reached, sign the goals and let the employee sign too. Send the final copy to the human resources for inclusion in the employee's professional records.

Performance Goals for Next Period

Performance Goals

Employee Comments

INSPIRING OTHERS:

Give awards and offer direct praise on a regular basis when an employee does exemplary work or exceeds performance goals

Avoid taking part in workplace drama or unnecessary gossip in order to become a positive influence to other employees

[employee comments goal]
STRATEGIC PLANNING:

Champion the company's vision and mission and provide valuable input as an effective strategic planning team member

Analyze the company's competitive advantages and reflect on how one can use these to drive sales of the company's products and services

[employee comments goal]
TEAM BUILDING:

Work hard to form and keep positive professional working relationship with everyone in the team

Understand the seriousness of the project and the time allocated to each project

[employee comments goal]
WORK ATTITUDE:

Choose to keep a positive attitude all the time no matter what

Respect everyone ? customers, coworkers, and management for a swift-working place

[employee comments goal]
EMOTION MANAGEMENT:

Learn to appreciate emotions and avoid excessive criticism of situations

Learn to monitor physical response such as breathing slow and consciously relaxing body areas that are intense

[employee comments goal]
EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE:

Find ways to manage and release stress outside of work through talking to friends, exercises, meditation and other hobbies

Brainstorm solutions or alternatives to disappointments/frustrations rather than acting out or complaining

[employee comments goal]
MONITORING OTHERS:

Ask customers and colleagues about their interactions with a given employee in order to get a picture of how that employee behaves

Stick to monitoring business-related calls such as those with suppliers or customers and stop recording the call as soon as one realizes it is personal

[employee comments goal]
PERSONAL COMMITMENT:

Break down the complex tasks into smaller, manageable parts in order to remain focused and avoid being overwhelmed

Motivate oneself with post pictures, articles, or words of affirmation about the task one is working on

[employee comments goal]
ENTREPRENEURIAL THINKING:

Put extra effort in executing ideas and always seek advice on untested ideas

Show more willingness to learn how to make better financial decisions

[employee comments goal]
COMPUTER SKILLS:

Show more willingness to learn how to create, use, and troubleshoot computer networks

Learn how to install and update different types of computer operating systems

[employee comments goal]

Summary

Sections 1-2: To be completed by the supervisor

Section 3: To be completed by the employee

1. Goals completed since last performance feedback

2. Goals for next period

3. Employee comments

Signatures

I acknowledge that I discussed this performance feedback with my supervisor. My signature does not mean that I agree or disagree with this appraisal.
Employee: Date:
Supervisor: Date:
Human Resources: Date:

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