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Database Administrator Job Description: Top Duties and Qualifications

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A 31529922database administrator28.15sql server database administrator6.73oracle database administrator6.37sql database administrator5.39sql4.3913218014902334000.00106043.10216000.00YEARLY858314942025-09-012025-09-302025-08-012025-08-312025-10-05Database Administrator, or DBA, is responsible for overseeing the maintenance and security measures of company databases. Their duties include monitoring and updating malware protection software to combat potential security breaches, creating account data for authorized individuals to access databases and organizing databases so individuals can find important documents in an efficient manner.

31529922database administrator28.15sql server database administrator6.73oracle database administrator6.37sql database administrator5.39sql4.3913218014902334000.00106043.10216000.00YEARLY858314942025-09-012025-09-302025-08-012025-08-312025-10-05Database Administrator duties and responsibilities

A Database Administrator’s duties and responsibilities vary greatly depending on the employer’s tech requirements. Universally, these professionals help store and manage data, but their duties and responsibilities may extend to several other areas, such as:

  • Extracting and/or loading data
  • Setting up cybersecurity measures
  • Ensuring all hardware and software are updated
  • Authenticating data
  • Monitoring the performance of hardware and software
  • Configuring servers and databases
  • Preserving data integrity
  • Ethically handling private data, including financial and/or healthcare data for certain companies

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Database Administrator Job Description Examples

Example 1

ESI is now hiring a Remote Cloud Database Administrator/Engineer.

Position Summary:

ESI is seeking a Cloud Database Administrator/Engineer. As a Cloud Database Administrator, you will help ensure the satisfaction of our business development and product teams by analyzing business and technical requirements. You will translate these requirements into a cloud architectural blueprint and set of standards that outlines Amazons AWS cloud infrastructure solutions for operational excellence, security, availability, performance efficiency, and cost optimization. This position will use advanced database automation techniques (both cloud and non-cloud), data conversion and migration expertise, integration with different workflow engines, familiarity of relational and NO-SQL data stores, develop DB provisioning and post-provisioning automation modules.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in engineering, or computer science, or equivalent work experience.
  • AWS Database Specialty certifications
  • Minimum of 5+ years of experience performing Database administration or database engineering duties for database internals and you have experience supporting a minimum of 2 of these database platforms: SQL Server, MongoDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience supporting software engineering teams through the software development lifecycle
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience deploying, operating, and monitoring infrastructure in the AWS cloud
  • Capability to both lead and follow, while being a key member of a positive work environment
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills
  • A deep understanding of the cloud computing model as it relates to enterprise productivity
  • Familiarity with AWS Cloud products (EC2, EBS, S3, Lambda, Aurora, Dynamo DB, EMR, DMS data migration, Athena, Glue, Kinesis, SQS/SNS, etc.)
  • Hands-on experience with operating high-uptime Databases in both AWS and on-premises environments
  • Experience with cloud database technologies (ie. AWS RDS, Oracle, MS SQL, Azure)

    Duties AND Responsibilities:

  • Develops and maintains Database reference architecture and design documents.
  • Design, develop, and implement scalable Cloud-based database solutions.
  • Further establish and ensure Database standards (security, reliability, availability, and scalability) and procedures are met by our product teams.
  • Identify opportunities for Database infrastructure optimization and cost reduction.
  • Root cause analysis of production-related database issues.
  • Maintain development and production environments.
  • Develop innovative solutions to complex business and technology problems.
  • Perform physical implementation of databases, storage structures, high-availability solutions such as multi-AZ, replication, and disaster recovery solutions.
  • Manage, support and maintain Cloud database environment as well as MS SQL Server databases and infrastructure, adhering to the architectural guidelines and policies.
  • Provide technical expertise and hands-on support in consolidation and migration of databases to new hardware and platforms.

    ESI Company Summary:

    ESI provides comprehensive human resource services for its partner schools. This includes recruiting, staffing, screening, on boarding, payroll and benefits administration. Founded in 2015, ESI has carefully crafted our company culture and reputation based on a deep understanding that staffing is first and foremost about people. We understand the right placement in the right job changes lives. ESI is committed to providing simplified employment solutions through our superior work ethic and industry experience. It is our mission to treat every person we encounter with wholehearted integrity and dedication.

    All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply directly, or call [phone number] for more information. Thank you for your interest in this position.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Schedule:
  • Self-determined schedule

    Ability to commute/relocate:
  • West Palm Beach, FL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

    Education:
  • Bachelor's (Preferred)

    Experience:
  • AWS Cloud: 3 years Location: One location

    • Example 2

    The Data Base Administrator (DBA) will be responsible for the development, performance, integrity, and security of data base systems of the company.

    Job Main Responsibilities:

    Database Management:

  • Monitor database performance, conduct regular performance tuning, and optimize queries for maximum efficiency.
  • Install, configure, and upgrade database software and related tools.
  • Develop and implement database backup and recovery strategies to ensure data reliability and minimize downtime.
  • Perform routine maintenance tasks, such as database backups, index rebuilding, and statistics gathering.
  • Manage and optimize healthcare databases to ensure the availability and reliability of critical organizational [website] actual and future ETL processes to ensure optimization and best practices.
    Apply any coding recommendations and optimizations.

    Data Security and Compliance:

  • Develop and implement data security policies, procedures, and best practices to protect sensitive healthcare information.

    Performance Optimization and Troubleshooting:

  • Identify and resolve database performance issues, such as slow queries, inefficient indexing, or resource contention.
  • Conduct database capacity planning to anticipate future storage and performance needs.
  • Implement and maintain database monitoring tools to proactively identify and resolve issues.

    Documentation and Reporting:

  • Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of database systems, including schema, configurations, and standard operating procedures.
  • Generate regular reports on database performance, usage, and security compliance for management and collaborators.

    Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 3 to 5 years of proven work experience as a Data Base Administrator, specifically in the healthcare industry.
  • Strong knowledge of database management systems, such as Microsoft SQL Server, ETL and MySQL.
  • Proficiency in writing complex SQL queries and optimizing database performance.
  • Knowledge of Cloud Infrastructure.
  • Bilingual: knowledge of business English, written and reading.

    EEO

    Apply now!

    Job Type: Full-time

    Schedule:
  • 8 hour Location: Hybrid remote in San Juan, PR 00917

    • Example 3

    Role: Database Administrator 3

    Description/Comment: Implements and maintains smooth operation and physical design of databases. Conducts performance tuning of indexes and databases in general.

    Reviews database design and integration of systems, provides backup recovery and makes recommendations regarding enhancements and/or improvements.

    Maintains security and integrity controls.

    Formulates policies, procedures, and standards relating to database management, and monitors transaction activity and utilization.

    May develop stored procedures and/or triggers.

    Education
    6 Years with Bachelors; 4 Years with Masters

    Special RequirementsMay consider part-time telework at a time determined by the department.

    What are the top 3 items the Hiring Manager is looking for?

    Critical Skills

    1. Database programming to include table normalization, SQL(Structured Query Language), and data integrity

    2. VBA (Visual Basic for applications) expertise and debugging skills

    3. Object oriented programming

    Why is this position open / needed?

    Justification:
    One of the current Database Administrators has resigned and replacement is required to support work demand and customer deliverables.

    Job Type: Contract

    Pay: $40.00 - $48.00 per hour

    Schedule:
  • 8 hour Location: In person

    • Example 4

    SCD Information Technology is currently seeking a Skilled Senior Linux System Administratorwho is skilled in MySQL & Oracle.

    This candidate will be supporting an enterprise wide mission environment.

    This candidate shall possess:

    ***Active TS/SCI with Poly***

  • Minimum of 10 years experience as a Linux System Admin/Engineering
  • Oracle Database and possibly some DBA experience
  • JavaScript Object Notation (JSON)
  • Scripting: Shell, Python preferred
  • Physical Server Administration
  • Storage: Management (ex LG, PV, LVM) Protocols (ex NFS, SAMBA, ISCSI), SAN Storage configuration, and Understanding of network storage (ex. NAS and SAN)
  • Networking: Understanding of networking concepts and principlesRouting, and IPSec
  • Security Compliance: YUM Patching, IAVA Remediation, Server certificate management, Automation (ex. Ansible, Puppet, SALT), and SELinux
  • Authentication: Users and Group, Management, Understanding of Active Directory and DNS, and User certificate management

    Qualifications:

  • Required: Linux - (CentOS/RHEL) Linux admin certification desired
  • Required: Extensive experience installing, configuring, maintaining JBoss / Wildfly
  • Required: VMWare VM creation, configuration, and operation experience
  • Required: Security + 2 / IAT 2 certification
  • Highly Desired: Experience with RH Ansible
  • Minimum General Experience: At least ten (10) years developing and delivering IT Architectures or IT systems design/ engineering services or supported that activity with an organization.
  • Functional Responsibility: Provides architecture and business consulting services. Functions as lead consultant and project manager on technically complex projects.

    SCD Benefits:

  • An established, family-owned and operated company that cares about your continued career growth and happiness.
  • Opportunities for advancement.
  • Work/life balance.
  • 100% company-paid Health, Dental and Vision insurance for you and qualifying dependents.
  • 100% company-paid group life insurance ($50,000).
  • 100% company-paid short-term disability.
  • 100% company paid long-term disability.
  • HSA (Health Savings Account)- Company contributes $500 annually to your account.
  • 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan with an annual discretionary company match.
  • Generous Paid Time Off and Holiday Leave
  • Education and Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per year.

    Job Types: Full-time, Contract

    Pay: From $130,000.00 per year

    Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance
    Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

    Application Question(s):
  • Do you currently hold an active TS/SCI with polygraph?

    Experience:
  • Linux System Admin/Engineering: 10 years (Required)
  • JBoss/Wildfly: 8 years (Required)
  • VMWare: 10 years (Required)

    License/Certification:
  • CompTIA IAT 2 (Required)
  • CompTIA Security+ Location: One location

    • Example 5

    Hybrid IN NYC-

    Our client is in need of a self starter DBA that will assist them with data requests on their Clean Energy Platform.

    Skills & Requirements

  • Prior experience with ODI ELT /SSIS ETL of data using flat files/DB2/Salesforce/Oracle NoSQL as source
  • Hands-on experience in troubleshooting data issues arising out of the ELT/ETL process.
  • Design and develop SQL Server/Oracle stored procedures, functions, views and triggers to be used during the ELT/ETL process
  • Strong and hands-on PL/SQL skillset
  • Builds data transformations with SSIS including importing data from files, moving data from one database platform to another
  • Design, implement and maintain database objects (tables, views, indexes, ) and database security
  • Proficient with ETL/ELT tools such as Microsoft SSIS/Oracle ODI.
  • Analyze and develop strategies and approaches to import and transfer data between source, staging, and ODS/Data Warehouse destinations
  • Development experience in Oracle Apex
  • Support system and acceptance testing including the development or refinement of test plans
  • Code, test, and document BI dashboards/reports and apply best practice through the development lifecycle.
  • Strong understanding of ETL concepts and data integration best practices.
  • Experience with data warehousing concepts and dimensional modeling.
  • Proven experience as an SSIS developer/ODI Developer or in a similar ETL-focused role.
  • Knowledge of database systems, data modeling, and data architecture.
  • Familiarity with performance optimization techniques for ETL processes.
  • Skill in identifying and resolving issues related to data quality, data integrity, and ETL/ELT performance.
  • Troubleshooting skills to diagnose and rectify errors in ETL processes.
  • Experience working within project timelines and meeting deliverables.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Creative problem-solving skills to address complex data integration challenges.

    The following are not required for this position but would be considered as a valuable asset in a potential candidate.

  • Familiarity with Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) for database management.
  • Oracle SQL Developer for Oracle dtabase.
  • Familiar with ODI (11g/12c Preferred)

    Knowledge of source control systems like Git for version control.

    Job Type: Contract

    Salary: $55.00 - $65.00 per hour

    Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift



    Ability to commute/relocate:
  • New York, NY 10001: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

    Experience:
  • SSIS: 4 years (Required)
  • Database administration: 5 years (Required)
  • Oracle: 5 years Location: In person

    • Example 6

    As a Senior Database Administrator, the employee performs a complete range of information system database analyst assignments including, but not limited to, designing, developing, testing, and implementing database systems. This individual will be looked upon to provide technical support to other team members and evaluate new database solutions and technologies. Provide maintenance, support and assistance to specialist DBAs with installation and configuration of clustered database failover, database replication, and database backup solutions.

    Job Duties
  • Manage SQL Server Scheduling Agent Jobs for enterprise databases

  • Maintain SQL Server database Disaster Recovery management processes

  • Model data

  • Design databases

  • Diagnose and resolve problems quickly

  • Establish and maintain effective relationships with clients and matrix support teams

  • Keep customers and team members informed and respond to customer requests in a timely manner

  • Actively contribute in team meetings and share information

    Required Skills

    6 years experience in the field including:
  • Extensive knowledge of database technology, networks and server operating systems and hardware.

  • Relational database administration and experience with Microsoft SQL Server database administration. Experience must be current and relevant

  • SQL Profiler and Dynamic Management Views (DMV)

  • Windows operating system environment related to databases requirements

  • Database Tuning Advisor (DTA) and activity monitor

    Minimum Education Required
  • Some college

    Additional Requirements
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States; We are unable to offer sponsorships at this time
  • Must undergo a background check and drug screening for employment.
  • Local candidates preferred (within Michigan). Or, must be willing to re-locate to Michigan at employee's expense. This is a requirement set by the client.
  • Position is on-site, 1-2 days per week, remote other times
  • Working hours Monday-Friday, approximately 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (flexible scheduling is possible)

    Job Types: Full-time, Contract

    Pay: $40.00 - $55.00 per hour

    Benefits:
  • Flexible schedule
    Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

    COVID-19 considerations:
    Interviews will be conducted on-line via Microsoft Teams

    Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Lansing, MI 48933: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

    Application Question(s):
  • Do you now, or in the future, require sponsorship to work in the United States? Applicants who do not answer this question will be rejected.

    Experience:
  • SQL Server Management Studio: 6 years (Required)
  • Database administration: 6 years (Required)
  • SQL: 5 years Location: One location

    • Example 7

    Immediate Hiring ||Data Base Administrator (PostgreSQL and SQLserver) || Atlanta, GA (Day 1 Onsite) || c2c

    NOTE: Linkedin id with good connection is mandatory

    Hai,

    I was trying to reach you regarding the role of Data Base Administrator (PostgreSQL and SQL server)*| c2c

    Please find the job description and let me know your interest on it

    Job Title: Data Base Administrator (PostgreSQL and SQL server)*

    Location: Atlanta, GA (Day 1 Onsite)

    Position Type: c2c or w2

    Exp: 7+

    Job Description:

    PostgreSQL and SQL server DBA

    PostgreSQL- 50% and SQL server DBA - 50% Skills as requirement
    7+ Years' experience is must.
    Prior Data Migration experience from PostgreSQL to SQL Server/Azure SQL is plus.
    Participate in code reviews , identify, and troubleshoot performance issues

    With Regards,
    Karthikeyan.V|
  • Technical Recruiter
    Teamware Solutions a division of Quantum Leap Consulting Pvt. Ltd
    Direct: [phone number]

    Job Type: Contract

    Salary: From $60.00 per hour

    Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift

    Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Atlanta, GA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

    Experience:
  • SQL server: 7 years (Required)
  • Database administration: 7 years (Preferred)
  • PostgreSQL: 6 years (Required)

    Work Location: One location

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    • Example 8

    Company Overview:
    Integrated Data Services (IDS) is a leading provider of custom software products and Government financial management services. IDS was founded in 1997 in El Segundo, CA, and since that time has seen tremendous growth and success. Currently IDS has offices supporting customers nationwide. By providing customers with fast, efficient and reliable information systems and support services, IDS has become a preferred provider of financial and programmatic systems, services, and solutions across a wide variety of government agencies.

    Position Description:
    This is the perfect opportunity for TS/SCI cleared candidates who prefers not to spend every day in a cleared facility. This position will provide Oracle database administration (DBA) support for TS/SCI customers 10-40 hours a month with the remaining time spent supporting unclassified customers. This position will support on-premise Oracle databases as well as AWS Oracle RDS instances.
    Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Database maintenance including monitoring, backup & recovery and Oracle patching.
  • Deploying database schema updates to production databases in support of the overall system software updates.
  • Recommend and implement system enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the system including installing, upgrading/patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management.
  • Provide backup and recovery services; manage file systems and disk space.
  • Develop and document technical processes and procedures as needed.
  • Interact, meet, discuss, and troubleshoot issues with the customer.
  • Install and configure database servers, Oracle RDBMS software.
  • Report project status as required for all recurring and non-recurring efforts.
  • Work under minimal direction and independently determine and develop approach to solutions.

    Knowledge and Skills:

  • This position requires an active TS/SCI clearance.
  • This position requires a minimum of 7 years of experience as an Oracle database administrator (DBA).
  • Candidates with experience using AWS Oracle RDS are preferred.
  • Candidates with Linux/Unix experience are preferred.

    Education and Work Experience:

  • This position requires a minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science or related field is preferred. Bachelor's Degree may be waived if individual has 11 or more years of relevant experience.

    Physical & Mental Qualifications:

  • Must be able to sit, type, hear, see, and speak for extended periods of time.
  • Must consistently work and type on a computer for prolonged periods of time.
  • Must be able to able to communicate accurate information and ideas so others will understand.
  • Must be able to lift/carry at least 15 lbs.
  • May be required to move about inside an office to access file cabinets, office supplies, etc.

    Security Clearance:

  • Applicants selected for employment will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet additional eligibility requirements for access to classified information or materials.

    Travel:

  • Some travel may be required.

    Hours:

  • Normal work schedule hours may vary, Monday through Friday. May be required to work additional hours and/or weekends, as needed, to meet deadlines or to fulfill travel obligations.

    Salary Range:

  • Commensurate with experience.

    IDS offers a robust benefits package including employer paid health, dental, vision, disability, AD&D and life insurance plans. IDS also offers a variety of elective plans including flexible spending accounts, voluntary life insurance, and supplemental insurance plans. Employee benefits become effective the first of the month following start date of employment unless starting on the 1st of the month. IDS offers generous PTO accruals as well as a 401(k) 3% safe harbor contribution upon eligibility. IDS also offers generous employee referral bonuses.
    IDS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, creed, age, sex, gender, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, pregnancy, perceived pregnancy, medical condition, marital status, familial status, color, religion, uniformed services, veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under local, state or Federal law. A submission of a resume is an expression of interest and not considered an application.
    For more information, visit [website]
    **U.S. citizenship is required; H1-B visas and other visas are not being sponsored. Relocation expenses are NOT compensated. All jobs are employer paid; no fees to candidates. Third parties or agencies inquiries are not being Type: Full-time

    • Example 9

    Company Overview:

    Bethlehem Shared Services provides professional services exclusively for Cigars International, [website], Pipes & Cigars, Thompson Cigar, Meier & Dutch, [website] and its affiliates. We are the fastest growing cigar company in the country, and leading online and direct marketer of fine cigars, premium pipe tobaccos, luxury gifts and accessories, and more.

    Our Headquarters is in the heart of Lehigh Valley in historic Bethlehem, PA. While our roots are in direct marketing, we have a strong eCommerce and growing brick and mortar retail presence. We have three (3) Retail locations in Pennsylvania, two (2) in Texas, two (2) in Florida and soon to be more.

    Position Description:

    This is a US-based position. The Database Analyst ensures that the infrastructure handles diverse sources of data seamlessly, understands data analysis, end-user requirements analysis, and business requirements analysis to develop a clear understanding of the business needs and to incorporate these needs into technical solutions. This role will ensure data pipelines are scalable, repeatable, and secure, and can serve multiple business units within the organization. Facilitate data collection and movement between a variety of different sources, analyze data from the various sources and produce meaningful reports and/or presentations.

    Primary Responsibilities:
  • Write and edit automated jobs that import and export data between systems.
  • Provide detailed analysis, design, tuning, testing, implementation and documentation of the business intelligence system and data warehouse.
  • Provide expertise in writing and editing queries that read, manipulate, and analyze data from business intelligence, relational databases, and data warehouses.
  • Responsible for business intelligence quality testing, collaborator approval and user acceptance testing.
  • Create tables and write reports on their findings, validating data output through SQL and simplify highly technical language for end users in the company.
  • Translate business requirements into system requirements and assess where support is needed relative to existing technical system design.
  • Participate in creating strategies and roadmaps for business intelligence and data platforms.
  • Ability to learn and utilize programs to analyze data from different sources and produce meaningful reports and/or presentations.
  • Contribute to the development of standards and processes for integration projects and initiatives.
  • Work with other developers to make sure that all data solutions are consistent.
  • Create data flow diagrams for data management systems.
  • Creation of a data catalog.
  • Work with other development teams to review and approve database changes according to database design standards and principles.
  • Resolve conflicts between models, ensuring that data models are consistent with the ecosystem model (e.g., entity names, relationships, and definitions).
  • Code, test, and document new or modified data systems to create robust and scalable applications for data analytics.

    Required Skills/Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or similar technical discipline or equivalent work experience.
  • Minimum 2 - 3 years' experience creating reports using SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) writing complex stored procedures and functions. Experience with Tableau or Power BI a plus.
  • Advanced level of programming knowledge (reporting code) and of relational databases, database structures and design, systems design, data management, data warehouse a plus.
  • Advanced knowledge of data modeling and understanding of different data structures and their benefits and limitations under particular use cases.
  • Proven experience working hands-on with big data systems.
  • Experience with monitoring, backup, and disaster recovery of data systems.
  • Substantial knowledge of different programming or scripting languages.

    Benefits:

    We value our employees and in addition to our competitive salaries, we offer a competitive benefit package to our talented team members including:
  • Comprehensive Health Care, Vision & Dental Plan
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Disability Plans
  • Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Additional Supplemental Benefits
  • Paid Vacation, Paid Time Off (PTO) days, Holidays
  • 401(k) Retirement Saving Plan including a generous Company match

    Bethlehem Shared Services, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance
    Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Location: One location
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    What does a 31529922database administrator28.15sql server database administrator6.73oracle database administrator6.37sql database administrator5.39sql4.3913218014902334000.00106043.10216000.00YEARLY858314942025-09-012025-09-302025-08-012025-08-312025-10-05Database Administrator do?

    Database Administrators typically work for corporations in a variety of industries like health care, information technology, retail or finance to maintain secure databases on behalf of their organization. They work closely with other data professionals and company employees to store, organize and update important company information. Their job is to activate and deactivate database accounts to monitor access to company employees. They may also be responsible for helping Data Analysts by pulling specific data from databases to aid in their research.

    31529922database administrator28.15sql server database administrator6.73oracle database administrator6.37sql database administrator5.39sql4.3913218014902334000.00106043.10216000.00YEARLY858314942025-09-012025-09-302025-08-012025-08-312025-10-05Database Administrator skills and qualifications

    Important abilities and qualifications for Database Administrators include:

    • Familiarity with database queries
    • Knowledge of database design and theories
    • Ability to work with data architects and other IT specialist to set up, maintain and monitor data networks
    • Knowledge of database structure languages, such as SQL or SQL/PSM
    • Experience with server installation and maintenance
    • Familiarity with database management best practices
    • Knowledge of IT security best practices
    • Experience with a variety of computer information systems
    • Excellent attention to detail
    • Problem-solving and critical thinking
    • Ability to explain complex ideas in simple terms
    • Good multitasking abilities

    Database Administrator salary expectations

    A Database Administrator makes an average of $95,456 per year. Salary may depend on level of experience, education and the geographical location.

    Database Administrator salary expectations

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    Database Administrator education and training requirements

    Database Administrators need a bachelor’s degree, but the field of study for these candidates can vary. Computer science is a common choice, but they may also come from backgrounds in areas like computer information systems. During a bachelor’s program, students should complete internships to get practical training. Some Database Administrators may complete a master’s in database administration, and technical certifications are available for certain programming languages or software applications.

    Database Administrator experience requirements

    Database Administrators usually need at least three years of IT experience in roles such as IT Support Specialist or Data Analyst. Database Administrators may come from other IT fields, as well, such as programming or development. Some employers may hire a DBA with little to no experience if they have a master’s degree and volunteer or internship work. Senior-level DBAs or those assuming a leadership role need at least five years of experience, preferably in IT management.

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