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What is a database security expert and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a database security expert. For example, did you know that they make an average of $53.52 an hour? That's $111,324 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 32% and produce 35,500 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreDatabase Security ExpertUS Average
Salary
7.9

Avg. Salary $111,324

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
6.5

Growth rate 32%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
4.8
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.43%

Asian 9.64%

Black or African American 9.15%

Hispanic or Latino 8.99%

Unknown 6.09%

White 65.70%

Gender

female 12.68%

male 87.32%

Age - 42
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 42
Stress level
6.5

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
8.4

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
6.9

Work life balance is good

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a database security expert

  1. Explore database security expert education requirements

    Most common database security expert degrees

    Bachelor's

    54.4 %

    Master's

    18.4 %

    Associate

    11.7 %
  2. Start to develop specific database security expert skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Infrastructure18.95%
    HIPAA12.78%
    Java11.73%
    Encryption10.23%
    Linux9.15%
  3. Complete relevant database security expert training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New database security experts 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 expert based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real database security expert resumes.
  4. Research database security expert duties and responsibilities

    • Manage logistics of moving necessary equipment for test across country to newly designed/built NSA certify test facility.
    • Implement mitigating controls for segregation of duty issues, develop standard operating procedures in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) standards.
    • Coordinate solution architecture implementation and modification activities.
    • Coordinate solution architecture implementation and modification activities.
  5. Apply for database security expert jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a database security expert 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

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Average database security expert salary

The average database security expert salary in the United States is $111,324 per year or $54 per hour. Database security expert salaries range between $80,000 and $153,000 per year.

Average database security expert salary
$111,324 Yearly
$53.52 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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