About the job:
As a Database Administrator, you are responsible for the performance and security of a database. You will need to develop the database itself and troubleshoot any issue that a user might face while using it.
What is a Database?
A database is basically a structured set of data held inside of a computer.
Where might you be recruited?
-
The largest number of Database Administrators work for computer systems design and related services firms, such as Internet service providers and data-processing firms.
-
Other Database Administrators are employed by firms with large databases, such as insurance companies and banks, both of which keep track of vast amounts of personal and financial data for their clients.
-
Some Database Administrators work for retail companies that keep track of their buyers’ credit card and shipping information; others work for healthcare firms and manage patients’ medical records.
As a Database Administrator you will:
- Be held accountable - Being a Database Administrator could be quite stressful as you handle an organization’s sensitive information and data. You may be held responsible for sensitive and confidential data/information leakage
- Find the job to be straining - Database administrators, like any other job that requires a person to sit in one place for a long time, may develop eye/neck/back/wrist/aches and/or carpal tunnel syndrome
As a Database Administrator you might benefit from:
- A positive career outlook
- A convenient work schedule, since you might be able to work from home or have flexible timings
- 40 hours per week
In some organisations, it's likely you'll also be scheduled on call in case there are any technical problems outside of these hours.
Are you the right fit?
- Sciences
- Understanding what you hear
- Problem Sensitivity
- Reasoning & Problem Solving
- Attention to Detail
Will you make money?
LOGIN
Education stuff:
- In order to become a Database Administrator, you must have a Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems (MIS) or a computer-related field.
- Firms with large databases may prefer applicants who have a Master’s degree focusing on Data or Database Management, typically either in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Information Technology.
- Most database administrators do not begin their careers in that occupation. Many first work as database developers or data analysts.
- Certification programs are generally offered by product vendors or software firms. Some companies may require their database administrators to be certified in the product they use.
