Database Administration
Database Administrators are projected to be one of the fastest growing occupations over the next decade.
Strong employment growth combined with a limited supply of qualified workers will result in
excellent employment prospects for this occupation and a high demand for their skills.
Jobs for Database Administrators are expected to grow 37 percent by 2016, much faster than average for all occupations. Employment of these computer specialists is expected to grow as organizations continue to adopt and integrate increasingly sophisticated technologies. Job increases will be driven by very rapid growth in computer systems design and related services, which is projected to be one of the fastest growing industries in the U.S. economy.
The demand for networking to facilitate the sharing of information, the expansion of client-server environments, and the need for Database Programmers to use their knowledge and skills in a problem-solving capacity will be major factors in the rising demand for Database Managers and Database Administrators. Firms will continue to seek out Database Administrators who are able to implement the latest technologies and apply them to meet the needs of businesses as they struggle to maintain a competitive advantage.
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As computers continue to become more central to business functions, more sophisticated and complex technology is being implemented across all organizations, fueling demand for Database Programmers. There is growing demand for Database Developers and Database Administrators to help firms maximize their efficiency with available database administration technology. Expansion of electronic commerce—doing business on the Internet—and the continuing need to build and maintain databases that store critical information on customers, inventory, and projects are fueling demand for Database Administrators familiar with the latest database technology. Because of the increasing reliance on the Internet among businesses, information security is an increasing concern.
When starting your career in Database Administration, there are essentially three levels of career advancement: Level 1- Data Analyst or Data Technician. Level 2 of your Database Administration career will require at least one to two years of experience in database design, whereby you can advance to: Database Administrator or SQL Programmer. Level 3- Database Manager or Enterprise Architect; requiring three+ years of experience - and this is only a portion of what your IT career could consist of. As you continue to advance in your technology career, the paths available to you begin to branch out and your career in IT can become limitless. (You can see the wide range of IT job titles in our Career Growth section.)
Database Administrators work with database management systems software and determine ways to organize and store data. They set up computer databases and test and coordinate changes to them. Since they also may design implementation and system security, Database Administrators often plan and coordinate security measures.
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Once you begin your IT career, you will find that your increased knowledge in Information Technology is priceless, highly respected, and rewarding. It will enable you to choose from an enormous amount of positions in high demand. Once you start to advance in your database career, you may decide you want to be involved in other areas of the Information Technology industry, such as: Network Administration, Web Design and Development, Security, or Programming.
