Database designers and administrators design, develop, control, maintain and support the optimal performance and security of databases.
Skill level:
Highly skilled
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- The majority of Database designers and administrators earn a salary between $2,832 and $8,309 per month in 2024.
- A monthly wage for entry-level Database designers and administrators ranges from $2,832 to $5,531.
- After gaining 5 years of work experience, their income will be between $3,124 and $6,069 per month.
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Tasks and duties
- Designing and developing database architecture, data structures, tables, dictionaries and naming conventions for information systems projects
- Designing, constructing, modifying, integrating, implementing and testing database management systems
- Conducting research and providing advice on the selection, application and implementation of database management tools
- Developing and implementing data administration policy, documentation, standards and models
- Developing policies and procedures for database access and usage and for the backup and recovery of data
- Performing the operational establishment and preventive maintenance of backups, recovery procedures, and enforcing security and integrity controls