Database Administrators
O*NET-SOC 15-1242.00 · interest code CIE
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.
How this work is wired
O*NET rates every occupation 1-7 on six interest dimensions. This one leans Conventional — order and accuracy — records, systems, standards, detail held reliably — then Investigative and Enterprising.
Preparation typically needed
Job Zone 4 — considerable preparation — usually a four-year degree plus experience.