In the Air Force:
Computer Systems Programming; Computer Systems Programming Journeyman; Cyber Defense Operations Apprentice, Knowledge Operations; Cyber Defense Operations Apprentice, Systems Operations; Cyber Defense Operations Craftsman, Networks Operations; Cyber Defense Operations Craftsman, Systems Operations; Cyber Defense Operations Helper, RF Operations; Cyber Defense Operations Journeyman; Cyber Defense Operations Journeyman, Security Operations; Cyber Systems Operations; Cyber Systems Operations Journeyman
In the Army:
All Source Intelligence Technician; Health Services Systems Management; Human Intelligence Collector; Network Systems Engineering
In the Marine Corps:
Applications Developer; Data Systems Administrator; Data Systems Chief; Data Systems Engineering Officer; Data Systems Specialist; Intelligence Data Engineer; Intelligence Technology and Data Chief; Technical Information Operations Officer
In the Navy:
Electronics Technician; Information Systems Technician
Database administrators and architects are experts in organizing and storing data so users can access the information they need, while keeping out unauthorized users. These IT professionals play a vital role in many industries that obtain and store sensitive, private data. Database administrators oversee the development of new databases, by identifying the purpose for the database and determining its users and their needs. Database architects design and build large databases. They set standards for operations, programming, and security of the databases to ensure they perform as intended. Since many users rely on databases to accomplish their daily work, database professionals regularly backup systems to prevent data loss, and establish standards and procedures to ensure the integrity of data that enters the system. They monitor usage trends to ensure sufficient space, and, when issues occur, they find and fix sometimes deeply complex problems. Most database professionals work in computer systems design, data hosting, and data processing companies. There are also positions at insurance companies, banks and retailers, education services, and healthcare organizations. Almost all work full time, and most frequently work more than 40 hours per week. Database administrators and database architects usually have a bachelor’s degree in a computer-related field, though some positions require a master’s degree.
What they do:
Design strategies for enterprise databases, data warehouse systems, and multidimensional networks. Set standards for database operations, programming, query processes, and security. Model, design, and construct large relational databases or data warehouses. Create and optimize data models for warehouse infrastructure and workflow. Integrate new systems with existing warehouse structure and refine system performance and functionality.
On the job, you would:
Design databases to support business applications, ensuring system scalability, security, performance, and reliability.
Develop database architectural strategies at the modeling, design and implementation stages to address business or industry requirements.
Collaborate with system architects, software architects, design analysts, and others to understand business or industry requirements.
Engineering and Technology
computers and electronics
design
Arts and Humanities
English language
Math and Science
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Basic Skills
thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
reading work related information
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
People and Technology Systems
thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one
figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it
Verbal
read and understand what is written
listen and understand what people say
Ideas and Logic
use rules to solve problems
notice when problems happen
People interested in this work like activities that include ideas, thinking, and figuring things out.
They do well at jobs that need:
Analytical Thinking
Attention to Detail
Initiative
Integrity
Dependability
Innovation
You might use software like this on the job:
Data base management system software
Amazon DynamoDB
Elasticsearch
Data base user interface and query software
Apache Hive
Blackboard software
Web platform development software
React
Spring Framework
bachelor's degree or master's degree usually needed
Get started on your career:
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
In the military:
see titles from the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, or Navy.
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