Description
Administer, test, and implement computer databases, applying knowledge of database management systems. Coordinate changes to computer databases. Identify, investigate, and resolve database performance issues, database capacity, and database scalability. May plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases.
Interests
- Conventional
- Investigative
Work Values
- Working Conditions
- Support
- Achievement
Work Styles
- Attention to Detail
- Integrity
- Persistence
- Cooperation
- Dependability
Tasks
- 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.
- Plan and install upgrades of database management system software to enhance database performance.
- Specify users and user access levels for each segment of database.
- Test changes to database applications or systems.
Work Activities
- Working with Computers
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
- Getting Information
- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
- Analyzing Data or Information
Detailed Work Activities
- Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
- Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
- Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
- Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
- Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Technology Skills
- Data base management system software
- Data base user interface and query software
- Web platform development software
- Development environment software
- Object or component oriented development software
Abilities
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Information Ordering
- Oral Comprehension
- Problem Sensitivity
Skills
- Complex Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Reading Comprehension
Knowledge
- Computers and Electronics
- English Language
- Customer and Personal Service
- Mathematics
- Telecommunications
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certifying Organization
SAP America, Inc.
Type
Product/Equipment
Certificate name
Adobe Experience Manager Site Architect Master CertificationCertifying Organization
Adobe Systems Incorporated
Type
Product/Equipment
Certifying Organization
IBM Corporation
Type
Product/Equipment
Certificate name
VMware Certified Professional - Data Center Virtualization 2020Certifying Organization
VMWare
Type
Product/Equipment
Certificate name
Oracle Risk Management Cloud 2024 Implementation ProfessionalCertifying Organization
Oracle Corporation
Type
Product/Equipment
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $64,498 |
| Median (50%) | $107,664 |
| High (90%) | $142,461 |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
Entry Level  | $69,457 |
| Mid Level | $102,149 |
| Senior Level | $114,613 |
| Expert Level | $131,728 |
Employability
There are currently 80,500 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 87,100 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 8%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 8%
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