How to hire a database security administrator

How to hire a database security administrator, step by step

Here's a step-by-step database security administrator hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a database security administrator job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new database security administrator
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The database security administrator hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   Hiring the perfect database security administrator also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   The following list breaks down different types of database security administrators and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Database Security Administrator	Description	Hourly rate
   Database Security Administrator	Database administrators (DBAs) use specialized software to store and organize data, such as financial information and customer shipping records. They make sure that data are available to users and are secure from unauthorized access.	$27-61
   Data Modeler	A data modeler is responsible for designing and creating network systems and applications for efficient and secured data storage solutions. Data modelers work closely with the data management team to identify business needs and execute data modeling techniques for comprehensive analysis... Show more	$35-66
   Database Manager	A database developer/database administrator specializes in designing and developing database programs and systems, maintaining and updating them regularly. They are in charge of understanding project needs and guidelines, establishing and implementing test systems to identify potential risks and issues, fixing and upgrading components, and storing data according to protocols... Show more	$30-73

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • SQL Server
   • DBA
   • Linux
   • Database Administration
   • Encryption
   • Database Design
   • Java
   • Data Security
   • PL/SQL
   • CCTV
   • DB2
   • PeopleSoft
   • Data Integrity
   • Business Problems

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   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.
   • Fulfill DBA daily activities including monitoring alert log, memory, disk I/O, CPU, database network connectivity.
   • Support databases administration team on UNIX server in manufacturing industry.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your database security administrator job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A database security administrator can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, database security administrators' average salary in north dakota is 36% less than in maryland.
   • Seniority. Entry-level database security administrators 55% less than senior-level database security administrators.
   • Certifications. A database security administrator with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a database security administrator's salary.

   Average database security administrator salary

   $85,710yearly

   $41.21 hourly rate

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   Entry-level database security administrator salary

   $57,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 19, 2026

4. Writing a database security administrator job description

   A database security administrator job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a database security administrator job description:

   Database security administrator job description example

   **DATABASE SENIOR ADMINISTRATOR**
   
   **WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?**
   
   The Senior Database Administrator is a member of the Database Administrator team and is responsible for all functions associated with the physical implementation, operation, and maintenance of database environments. Plans, coordinates, administers, and maintains databases. Responsibilities include: planning, documentation, operations, security, and contingency planning. Ensures database recovery, maintenance, and capacity for physical database are met through formulations and monitoring of policies, procedures, and standards relating to database management. Analyzes, tests, evaluates, and implements physical database performance and capacity and tunes the system for efficient performance. Provides technical guidance and assistance in the development and implementation of database systems. Provides a high degree of coordination between colleagues, technical staff, and applications developers to ensure effective data management and meets business objectives.
   
   **Technology and Innovation Division**
   
   As a member of City National's Technology & Innovation group, you will drive, develop, and maintain solutions for clients and colleagues. This is an exciting time of technology advancement and innovation across the bank, particularly within our technology teams.
   
   **WHAT WILL YOU DO?**
   
   + Plan, physical design and implement databases including capacity planning, data archival and backups per established CNB database standards.
   
   + Manage the existing enterprise databases maintenance tasks including backups, performance tuning, schema changes etc.
   
   + Creates, develops, and reviews the physical model created from the logical model. Ensures that the physical design and database structures comply with CNB standards and conventions. Audits and quality controls database permissions to ensure accurate and appropriate use of data.
   
   + Designs, develops, maintains, and executes scripts. Monitors execution of the loads and resolves operational or other technical issues when necessary. Monitor system growth and perform resource and capacity planning for databases. Patches databases as per patching guidelines
   
   + Participates in all DR exercises and ensures all related documentation is up to date
   
   + Works closely with infrastructure team to help design infrastructure requirements for the databases to ensure high database resilience in production and recoverability in a DR environment.
   
   + Recommends and establishes standards, guidelines, and procedures for all aspects of physical database design and maintenance.
   
   + Administers and controls activities related to database planning and operations. Establishes procedures and standards pertaining to data management, security, maintenance, utilization, and backup/recovery.
   
   + Identifies and eliminates manual processes by utilizing available tools to automate, for example creation of databases and patching
   
   + Works closely with information security to ensure all databases conform to TSS standards.
   
   + All other appropriate duties as required.
   
   **WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED**
   
   **Must-Have***
   
   + Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
   
   + Minimum 7 years of IT experience
   
   + Minimum 5 years experience in database design, administration, programming, and support of at least one industry standard database platform
   
   **Skills and Knowledge**
   
   + Strong knowledge of Wintel and/or Unix
   
   + Strong knowledge of programming and scripting tools such as Unix Shell, Powershell etc.
   
   + Strong knowledge of enterprise storage solutions
   
   **Compensation**
   
   Starting base salary: $119,012 - $154,574 per year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. This job is eligible for bonus and/or commissions.
   
   ***To be considered for this position you must meet at least these basic qualifications**
   
   The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
   
   **INCLUSION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT**
   
   City National Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other basis protected by law.
   
   **ABOUT CITY NATIONAL**
   
   We start with a basic premise: Business is personal. Since day one we've always gone further than the competition to help our clients, colleagues and community flourish. City National Bank was founded in 1954 by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs and that legacy of integrity, community and unparalleled client relationships continues to drive phenomenal growth today. City National is a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada, one of North America's leading diversified financial services companies.
   
   **Positions based in New York City:**
   
   In order to work on-site at City National Bank in New York City, you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, per city requirements. Shortly after your start date, you will be required to attest to your vaccination status and will be required to provide proof of vaccination.
   
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5. Post your job

   To find database security administrators for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any database security administrators they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level database security administrators with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your database security administrator job on Zippia to find and recruit database security administrator candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit database security administrators, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   Sometimes, it's not enough to interview database security administrator candidates, so you can ask them to do a test project. If you are not a technical person and don't know what a test project should be, you can use these websites:

   • TestDome
   • CodeSignal
   • Testlify
   • BarRaiser
   • Coderbyte

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new database security administrator

   Once you've selected the best database security administrator candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new database security administrator. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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