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Database Administrator in Irvine, CA

Database Administrator Job Description

Database administrators design databases tailored to a company's needs and ensure they operate efficiently and securely. They bring a strong technical foundation in database configuration, installation and maintenance, as well as solid communication skills. They manage all database development phases from procurement to implementation and seek effective solutions for improving speed and performance. Employers generally require a bachelor's degree in a computer-related field and four or more years’ experience in database, production and on-call environments. Knowledge and experience in major relational database languages such as MySQL Database Administrator, Oracle DBA, Microsoft Certified Database Administrator and IBM DB2 are often required.

Typical database administrator duties:

Implementing the overall design, monitoring and optimizing of company databasesPlanning the logical storage structure of the database and backup processes for servers and associated dataMonitoring and maintaining system health and security and the performance of the database during data access operationsProviding technical support and problem resolution

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Salary for Database Administrator in Irvine, CA

116510 - 167750

Low
116510
The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is building necessary skills.
Mid
146095
The candidate has moderate experience in the role, meets most requirements or has equivalent transferable skills, and may also have relevant certifications.
High
167750
The candidate has extensive experience and advanced skills for the role, and may also have specialized certifications.
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