Career path
Database Administrator
Administer, test, and implement computer databases, applying knowledge of database management systems. Coordinate changes to computer databases. Identify, investigate, and resolve database performance issues, database capacity, and database scalability. May plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases.
What this work leans on
PRISM reads 29 signals about how a person thinks, decides and works. These are the ones this path draws on most.
- Conventional InterestsCentral
Your interest in structured, detail-oriented work with clear procedures and data.
- Investigative InterestsImportant
Your interest in analyzing, researching, and understanding how things work.
- Working ConditionsModerate
How much you value variety, security, and the material conditions of work (compensation, environment).
- IndependenceModerate
How much you value autonomy, self-direction, and freedom from close supervision.
- RelationshipsModerate
How much you value co-worker connection and helping others through your work.
- Planning & Forward-SearchModerate
How well you think several moves ahead before acting.
All 6 signals above are measured directly in the assessment. See the full method
The basics
- Field
- Technology & engineering
- Job titles you'll see
- Database Administrators
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