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Database Administrators

SOC 15-1141.00

Administer, test, and implement computer databases, applying knowledge of database management systems. Coordinate changes to computer databases. May plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases.

Zone 4 Computer and Mathematical

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Critical Thinking

3.9

Complex Problem Solving

3.6

Reading Comprehension

3.5

Active Listening

3.5

Active Learning

3.5

Judgment and Decision Making

3.5

Writing

3.4

Speaking

3.4

Knowledge Areas 8

Computers and Electronics

4.5

English Language

3.3

Telecommunications

3.2

Mathematics

3.1

Clerical

3.0

Communications and Media

3.0

Administration and Management

3.0

Education and Training

2.9

Key Tasks

1Test programs or databases, correct errors, and make necessary modifications.

2Plan, coordinate and implement security measures to safeguard information in computer files against accidental or unauthorized damage, modification or disclosure.

3Modify existing databases and database management systems or direct programmers and analysts to make changes.

4Specify users and user access levels for each segment of database.

5Write and code logical and physical database descriptions and specify identifiers of database to management system or direct others in coding descriptions.

Also Known As

Automatic Data Processing Planner (ADP Planner) Computer Architect Data Administrator Data Architect Data Center Manager Data Center Technician Data Engineer Data Management Associate Data Management Information Technology Specialist (Data Management IT Specialist) Data Miner