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Overview
Database administrators test, implement and run computer databases so stored information stays available, protected and useful for users.
In job descriptions, look for database management systems, backup routines, security measures, scripts, configuration files, performance monitoring, troubleshooting and support for system users.
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Search jobsWhat the work can involve
Database administrator work is centered on running databases that other systems and users depend on. The role can include installing database environments, applying configuration files, checking storage, testing changes, monitoring performance and keeping access controls, backups and recovery procedures ready before incidents affect users.
Skills and specializations
Important skills include database management systems, query languages, data models, backup specifications, resource balancing and ICT troubleshooting. Specialization can grow around relational platforms, cloud databases, performance tuning, data security, automated backup and recovery, user support or technical training for teams that rely on stored information.
Salary context
Salary context is shaped by the size and criticality of the database estate, on-call responsibility, security expectations, recovery targets and whether the administrator owns architecture decisions or mainly operates established systems. Roles with production incidents, regulated data or complex migrations usually carry different responsibility than routine maintenance.
Career paths
Many paths start in ICT support, systems administration, data operations or junior database work. Development can lead toward senior database administration, cloud data administration, database engineering, performance specialist roles, security-focused data operations or platform ownership where the person sets standards for backup, monitoring and access management.
Good to know
When reading vacancies, separate database administration from general data analysis or software development. A clear advert names the database platforms, backup and recovery duties, security model, expected troubleshooting depth, performance responsibilities, user support level and whether scripts and configuration changes are written, reviewed or only executed.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context. It is not official labour-market statistics or role-specific salary data.
Where might this occupation occur?
This occupation may occur in several kinds of economic activity. Here are some examples and other occupations that may be found in the same areas.
Computer programming activities
This is one example. Other occupations in this activity include database developer, data warehouse designer and database designer.
Explore this activityComputing infrastructure, data processing, hosting and related activities
This occupation may also occur in this activity. Other occupations there include database developer, data warehouse designer and database designer.
Explore this activityThese examples offer an overview but do not show every economic activity where the occupation may occur.
About this information
The selection is based on how occupations are connected to economic activities in ESCO and NACE. Only a few examples are shown to make the information easier to use. The occupations were selected because they are close in occupation area and important skills. The examples are not a ranking. They do not show where most people work, where demand is highest, or which occupation is best suited to a particular person.
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O*NET relationships
See occupations connected to this ESCO occupation in the official O*NET–ESCO mapping. The relationship type comes from the source and is not a ranking or recommendation.
O*NET relationships: 3
Database Architects
15-1243.00
O*NET occupation is broader
The O*NET occupation covers a broader field of work than this ESCO occupation.
Open in O*NETData Warehousing Specialists
15-1243.01
O*NET occupation is broader
The O*NET occupation covers a broader field of work than this ESCO occupation.
Open in O*NETDatabase Administrators
15-1242.00
Exact relationship
The official mapping treats the O*NET and ESCO occupations as closely equivalent.
Open in O*NETSource and method
These relationships come from the official European Commission O*NET–ESCO crosswalk.
Relationship direction: O*NET occupation to ESCO occupation.
Several O*NET occupations can point to the same ESCO occupation, and one O*NET occupation can point to several ESCO occupations.
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NACE Rev. 2.1
Economic activities linked to this occupation.
62.1Computer programming activities63.1Computing infrastructure, data processing, hosting and related activities
Alternative labels
Occupation group
Database designers and administrators (2521)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/8c57af09-719c-42b3-be40-6ed4946236cc |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 2521.1 |
| ISCO group | 2521 |
| Concept type | Occupation |