A specialist who designs, secures, and tunes databases that store and retrieve business data.
What database administrators do
Database administrators install database servers, define schemas, write backup and recovery procedures, monitor performance, tune queries, and apply patches. They work with developers to optimize indexes, enforce data integrity, and respond to production incidents.
Training path
Most US database administrators hold a bachelor’s degree in computer science or information systems. Certifications from Oracle, Microsoft, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and major cloud providers validate skills with specific platforms.
Specializations
Specializations include relational engines such as Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, and PostgreSQL, NoSQL stores like Cassandra and MongoDB, data warehouses such as Snowflake and BigQuery, and time-series and graph databases.
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