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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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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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| Thomas Edison not only invented electric light, he also invented wax paper, the phonograph (and record), the radio vacuum tube, the motion picture camera, an electronic voting machine and dozens more! |
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