Database Administrators
A Database Administrator uses software to store and organize data, such as an organization's records or financial information. Ensures that users can easily access the information they need, and that data are protected from unauthorized access.
About this Career
Average Salary
£29,257New workers start at around £20,354. Normal pay is £29,257 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £45,474
Annual Openings
114Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in London, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs
Daily Tasks
- Acts as a liaison between users, outside suppliers, and other technical teams.
- Performs server backup and recovery operations and restarts systems following outages.
- Identifies problems, agrees remedial action and undertakes emergency maintenance if required.
- Analyses systems and makes recommendations to improve performance.
- Schedules and performs system maintenance tasks, such as loading user applications, programs and data.
- Configures and sets up new server systems.
- Administers, monitors and supports internal/external networks, servers, email and security systems.
Skills Employers are looking for
| Skills | Importance |
|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | 54% |
| Critical Thinking | 49% |
| Active Learning | 48% |
| Writing | 46% |
| Speaking | 46% |
| Monitoring | 46% |
| Active Listening | 45% |
| Learning Strategies | 41% |
| Mathematics | 32% |
| Science | 0% |