Occupation information for Database Administrators District Of Columbia

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Typical education needed for entry: Bachelor's degree

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: No on-the-job training

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• 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.
• Test programs or databases, correct errors, and make necessary modifications.
• Train users and answer questions.
• Provide technical support to junior staff or clients.
• 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 standards and guidelines for the use and acquisition of software and to protect vulnerable information.

Tools:

• Desktop computers
• Hard disk arrays
• Hard disk drives
• Mainframe computers
• Notebook computers

Technology:

• Data base management system software
• Development environment software
• Object or component oriented development software
• Operating system software
• Web platform development software

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