Database Administrators
Also called: Database Administrator (DBA), Database Analyst, Database Administration Manager, Database Coordinator
What they do:
Administer, test, and implement computer databases, applying knowledge of database management systems. Coordinate changes to computer databases. May plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases.
On the job, you would:
- Test programs or databases, correct errors and make necessary modifications.
- Modify existing databases and database management systems or direct programmers and analysts to make changes.
- Plan, coordinate and implement security measures to safeguard information in computer files against accidental or unauthorized damage, modification or disclosure.
Engineering and Technology
Business
Arts and Humanities
Math and Science
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Basic Skills
Problem Solving
People and Technology Systems
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Ideas and Logic
Verbal
Math
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People interested in this work like activities that include
data, detail, and regular routines. They do well at jobs that need:
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You might use software like this on the job: Data base management system software
Backup or archival software
Metadata management software
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You might like a career in one of these industries:
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