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Careers / Database Administrators |
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| Summary Description |
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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. |
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| Sample Job Titles |
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Automatic Data Processing Planner (ADP Planner) |
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Chief Technology Officer (CTO) |
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Computer Architect |
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Data Administrator |
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Data Architect |
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Data Base Design Analyst |
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Data Center Manager |
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Data Entry Specialist |
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Data Management Associate |
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Data Management Information Technology Specialist |
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Data Miner |
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Data Modeler |
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Data Modeling Specialist |
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Data Recovery Planner |
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Data Storage Specialist |
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Data Warehouse Architect |
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Data Warehousing Engineer |
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Database Administration Associate |
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Database Administration Manager |
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Database Administrator (DBA) |
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Database Analyst |
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Database Coordinator |
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Database Design Analyst |
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Database Designer |
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Database Developer |
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Database Engineer |
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Database Management System Specialist (DBMS Specialist) |
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Database Manager |
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Database Modeler |
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Database Programmer |
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Database Security Administrator |
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Database Software Technician |
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Database Specialist |
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Database Technician |
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Database Tester |
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Databases Computer Consultant |
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Databases Software Consultant |
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ETL Developer |
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Information Architect |
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Information Engineer |
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Information Scientist |
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Information Systems Administrator |
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Information Systems Manager |
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Information Technology Administrator (IT Administrator) |
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Information Technology Analyst (IT Analyst) |
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Internet Database Specialist |
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Knowledge Architect |
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Management Information Systems Director (MIS Director) |
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Network Administrator |
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Oracle Database Administrator (Oracle DBA) |
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Oracle Developer |
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Peoplesoft Developer |
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Picture Archiving and Communication Systems Administrator (PACS Administrator) |
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Programmer Analyst |
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SQL Database Administrator |
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SQL Developer |
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Systems Administrator |
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Systems Analyst |
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Systems Manager |
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Technical Support Manager |
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| Job Tasks |
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Test programs or databases, correct errors, and make necessary modifications.
- Assess database performance.
- Modify software programs to improve performance.
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Modify existing databases and database management systems or direct programmers and analysts to make changes.
- Create databases to store electronic data.
- Update computer database information.
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Plan, coordinate and implement security measures to safeguard information in computer files against accidental or unauthorized damage, modification or disclosure.
- Develop computer or information security policies or procedures.
- Implement security measures for computer or information systems.
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Work as part of a project team to coordinate database development and determine project scope and limitations.
- Coordinate project activities with other personnel or departments.
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Write and code logical and physical database descriptions and specify identifiers of database to management system or direct others in coding descriptions.
- Develop database parameters or specifications.
- Write computer programming code.
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Train users and answer questions.
- Train others in computer interface or software use.
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Specify users and user access levels for each segment of database.
- Implement security measures for computer or information systems.
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Approve, schedule, plan, and supervise the installation and testing of new products and improvements to computer systems such as the installation of new databases.
- Develop detailed project plans.
- Coordinate software or hardware installation.
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Review project requests describing database user needs to estimate time and cost required to accomplish project.
- Estimate time or monetary resources needed to complete projects.
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Develop standards and guidelines to guide the use and acquisition of software and to protect vulnerable information.
- Develop performance metrics or standards related to information technology.
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Review procedures in database management system manuals for making changes to database.
- Read documents to gather technical information.
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Develop methods for integrating different products so they work properly together such as customizing commercial databases to fit specific needs.
- Develop guidelines for system implementation.
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Develop data model describing data elements and how they are used, following procedures and using pen, template or computer software.
- Develop models of information or communications systems.
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Select and enter codes to monitor database performance and to create production database.
- Update computer database information.
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Establish and calculate optimum values for database parameters, using manuals and calculator.
- Develop database parameters or specifications.
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Revise company definition of data as defined in data dictionary.
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Review workflow charts developed by programmer analyst to understand tasks computer will perform, such as updating records.
- Read documents to gather technical information.
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Identify and evaluate industry trends in database systems to serve as a source of information and advice for upper management.
- Analyze market or customer related data.
- Analyze data to identify trends or relationships among variables.
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| Work Activities |
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| Interacting With Computers —
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. |
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| Processing Information —
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. |
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| Analyzing Data or Information —
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. |
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| Getting Information —
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
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| Documenting/Recording Information —
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |
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| Making Decisions and Solving Problems —
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
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| Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work —
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |
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| Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates —
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
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| Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge —
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
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| Provide Consultation and Advice to Others —
Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics. |
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| Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards —
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. |
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| Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings —
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
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| Thinking Creatively —
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. |
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| Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others —
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. |
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| Training and Teaching Others —
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. |
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| Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships —
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
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| Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events —
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
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| Coaching and Developing Others —
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. |
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| Developing Objectives and Strategies —
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them. |
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| Developing and Building Teams —
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. |
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| Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People —
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. |
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| Scheduling Work and Activities —
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. |
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| Assisting and Caring for Others —
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients. |
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| Performing Administrative Activities —
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork. |
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| Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information —
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity. |
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| Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material —
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. |
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| Controlling Machines and Processes —
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles). |
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| Selling or Influencing Others —
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions. |
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| Staffing Organizational Units —
Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization. |
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| Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment —
Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used. |
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| Interesting Fact |
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| The word "career" started out as a metaphor. It comes from Middle French "carrière", meaning "race course". |
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