What is a database security administrator and how to become one

Key steps to become a database security administrator

1. Explore database security administrator education requirements

   Most common database security administrator degrees

   Bachelor's

   59.7 %

   Associate

   14.5 %

   Master's

   9.7 %

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2. Start to develop specific database security administrator skills

   Skills	Percentages
   SQL Server	19.52%
   DBA	10.04%
   Linux	8.17%
   Database Administration	7.07%
   Encryption	6.88%

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3. Complete relevant database security administrator training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New database security administrators learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a database security administrator based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real database security administrator resumes.

4. Research database security administrator duties and responsibilities

   • Provide administrative support to sales department by generating new sales leads using Salesforce.
   • Work on storage migration with EMC SAN team to create ASM file system with normal redundancy disk groups.
   • Perform routine server maintenance including OS installs, anti virus software, upgrades, and critical security patches.
   • Provide daily and on-call applications database support, system software and application program performance support for DB2 for z/OS.

5. Apply for database security administrator jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a database security administrator job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams