What is a Database Administrator?

What is a Database Administrator?

Database administrators – DBAs, for short – set up databases according to a company's needs and make sure they operate efficiently. They will also fine-tune, upgrade and test modifications to the databases as needed. 

With information so readily available in this era of apps, tablets and social media, data has become the new treasure organizations must protect and cherish. More than anyone else, database administrators are relied on as the guardians of this treasure, implementing security measures to ensure sensitive data doesn't fall into the hands of unruly pirates while also managing the databases that help store and organize it. 

The job involves resolving complex issues, so attention to detail is an essential trait in this profession, as is a passion for problem-solving. Communication skills are also important since DBAs often work as part of a team with computer programmers and managers. Ongoing maintenance of a database requires being on call. These professionals are employed in a wide range of settings in the public and private sectors, and some DBAs work as consultants to organizations.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 11 percent employment growth for database administrators by 2026, which means that 13,700 new jobs will need to be filled by then.

Source: money.usnews.com