Database Administrators

Design computer databases to store different types of data.

Database Administrators design, test, and update computer databases. Databases hold electronic information, for example, customer or financial records. Database Administrators may plan security measures to make sure the information stored is secure.

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Education & Training	Bachelor's degree is typically required.
Related Programs (Current training programs available)	Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
On the Job	Work Activities Implement security measures for computer or information systems. Update computer database information. Write computer programming code. Analyze data to identify trends or relationships among variables. Analyze market or customer related data. Read documents to gather technical information. Develop detailed project plans. Create databases to store electronic data. Develop database parameters or specifications. Develop models of information or communications systems.
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