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O*NET-SOC 15-1242.00

Database Administrators

Administer, test, and implement computer databases, applying knowledge of database management systems. Coordinate changes to computer databases. Identify, investigate, and resolve database performance issues, database capacity, and database scalability. May plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

Free · O*NET 30.3
  1. Modify existing databases and database management systems or direct programmers and analysts to make changes.Core1299
  2. Plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard information in computer files against accidental or unauthorized damage, modification or disclosure.Core1301
  3. Plan and install upgrades of database management system software to enhance database performance.Core21649
  4. Specify users and user access levels for each segment of database.Core1305
  5. Test changes to database applications or systems.Core21651
  6. Test programs or databases, correct errors, and make necessary modifications.Core1300
  7. Train users and answer questions.Core1303
  8. Provide technical support to junior staff or clients.Core21650
  9. Approve, schedule, plan, and supervise the installation and testing of new products and improvements to computer systems, such as the installation of new databases.Core1302
  10. Develop standards and guidelines for the use and acquisition of software and to protect vulnerable information.Core1298
  11. Write and code logical and physical database descriptions and specify identifiers of database to management system, or direct others in coding descriptions.Core1313
  12. Develop data models describing data elements and how they are used, following procedures and using pen, template, or computer software.Core1306
  13. Select and enter codes to monitor database performance and to create production databases.Core1311
  14. Identify, evaluate and recommend hardware or software technologies to achieve desired database performance.Core21648
  15. Review procedures in database management system manuals to make changes to database.Core1309
  16. Identify and evaluate industry trends in database systems to serve as a source of information and advice for upper management.Supplemental1312
  17. Review workflow charts developed by programmer analyst to understand tasks computer will perform, such as updating records.Supplemental1314
  18. Revise company definition of data as defined in data dictionary.Supplemental1315

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 288 examples in 63 categories, 112 Hot Technology

Free · O*NET 30.3

Enterprise resource planning ERP software

  • Ab Initio
  • Ellucian Banner ERP
  • Informatica Corporation PowerCenter
  • Microsoft Dynamics
  • Microsoft Dynamics GP
  • NetSuite ERP
  • Oracle Fusion Applications
  • Oracle Hyperion
  • Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne
  • Oracle PeopleSoftHot Technology
  • Oracle PeopleSoft Financials
  • SAP Business Objects
  • SAP softwareHot Technology

Access software

  • Access management software
  • Citrix cloud computing software

Backup or archival software

  • Acronis Recovery Expert
  • BMC Software Recovery Manager RMAN
  • Database cloning software
  • EMC NetWorker
  • HP DataProtector
  • IBM ADSTAR
  • Oracle Data Guard
  • Storage management software
  • Systems and data disaster recovery software
  • Veritas NetBackup

Data base management system software

  • ADO.NET
  • Amazon Data Pipeline
  • Amazon DynamoDBHot Technology
  • Apache CassandraHot Technology
  • Apache HadoopHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • Apache Pig
  • Apache Solr
  • Apache Sqoop
  • BMC Software Change Manager
  • CA IDMS
  • Catalog navigation software
  • Concurrency control software
  • Couchbase Server
  • Data definition language DDL
  • Data manipulation language DML
  • Data transformation services DTS software
  • Database design software
  • ElasticsearchHot Technology
  • Embarcadero Technologies DBArtisan
  • Greenplum Database
  • IBM Interactive System Productivity Facility ISPF
  • Index tuning software
  • Informatica Big Data
  • MapR Converged Data Platform
  • MariaDB
  • MongoDBHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • NoSQLHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • Oracle Enterprise Manager
  • Oracle Enterprise Manager Cloud Control
  • Oracle Golden Gate
  • Oracle PL/SQLHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • Quest Central
  • Quest SharePlex
  • Relational database management software
  • Relational database management system softwareIn Demand
  • SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise
  • SAP Replication Server
  • SentryOne SQL Sentry
  • Teradata DatabaseHot Technology

Web page creation and editing software

  • Adobe Dreamweaver

Object or component oriented development software

  • Advanced business application programming ABAP
  • Apache Groovy
  • C#Hot Technology
  • C++Hot Technology
  • jQueryHot Technology
  • Jupyter Notebook
  • Microsoft ActiveX
  • Microsoft Visual Basic.NET
  • Microsoft Visual C# .NET
  • Oracle JavaHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • PerlHot Technology
  • PythonHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • RHot Technology
  • SAP PowerBuilder
  • ScalaHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • SwiftHot Technology

Web platform development software

  • AJAXHot Technology
  • Apache Struts
  • Apache TomcatHot Technology
  • Backbone.js
  • Cascading style sheets CSSHot Technology
  • DjangoHot Technology
  • Drupal
  • Dynamic hypertext markup language DHTML
  • Enterprise JavaBeans
  • Ext JS
  • Extensible hypertext markup language XHTML
  • Google AngularHot Technology
  • Hypertext markup language HTMLHot Technology
  • JavaScriptHot Technology
  • JavaScript Object Notation JSONHot Technology
  • LAMP Stack
  • Microsoft Active Server Pages ASPHot Technology
  • Microsoft ASP.NETHot Technology
  • Microsoft ASP.NET Core MVC
  • Node.jsHot Technology
  • Oracle Application Express APEX
  • Oracle Designer
  • Oracle JavaServer Pages JSP
  • PHPHot Technology
  • Ruby on Rails
  • Spring FrameworkHot Technology

Data base user interface and query software

  • Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud EC2Hot Technology
  • Amazon RedshiftHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • Amazon Web Services AWS softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • Apache HiveHot Technology
  • Blackboard software
  • Database software
  • FileMaker Pro
  • IBM DB2Hot Technology
  • Microsoft AccessHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • Microsoft SQL ServerHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • MySQLHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • Oracle DatabaseHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • Oracle JDBC
  • PySparkIn Demand
  • Structured query language SQLHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • Teradata Active Enterprise Data Warehouse

Storage networking software

  • Amazon Simple Storage Service S3
  • Storage area network SAN software

Cloud-based management software

  • Amazon Web Services AWS CloudFormationHot Technology
  • IBM WebSphere
  • Microsoft Azure Data FactoryIn Demand
  • Splunk EnterpriseHot Technology

Expert system software

  • Ansible softwareHot Technology
  • Apache Mahout

Procedure management software

  • Apache AirflowHot TechnologyIn Demand

Development environment software

  • Apache Ant
  • Apache KafkaHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • Apache MavenHot Technology
  • CHot Technology
  • Common business oriented language COBOL
  • Eclipse IDEHot Technology
  • GoHot Technology
  • Integrated development environment IDE software
  • Microsoft .NET FrameworkHot Technology
  • Microsoft Azure softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • Microsoft PowerShellHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • Microsoft Visual BasicHot Technology
  • Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications VBAHot Technology
  • Microsoft Visual Basic Scripting Edition VBScript
  • Microsoft Visual StudioHot Technology
  • Oracle SQL DeveloperHot Technology
  • Prolog
  • Restructured extended executor REXX
  • RubyHot Technology

Portal server software

  • Apache HTTP Server

Business intelligence and data analysis software

  • Apache SparkHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • IBM Cognos Impromptu
  • Micosoft SQL Server Analysis Services SSAS
  • Microsoft Power BIHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • MicroStrategy
  • Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition
  • Qlik Tech QlikView
  • TableauHot TechnologyIn Demand

File versioning software

  • Apache Subversion SVNHot Technology
  • GitHot TechnologyIn Demand

Operating system software

  • Apple macOSHot Technology
  • BashHot Technology
  • DOS shell script
  • Hewlett Packard HP-UX
  • Job control language JCL
  • KornShell
  • LinuxHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • Microsoft WindowsHot Technology
  • Microsoft Windows ServerHot Technology
  • Oracle Solaris
  • Red Hat Enterprise LinuxHot Technology
  • Shell scriptHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • Ubuntu
  • UNIXHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • UNIX ShellHot Technology

Data base reporting software

  • ASG Technologies ASG-Zeke
  • Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services SSRSHot Technology
  • Oracle Reports
  • Oracle SQL Loader
  • Oracle SQL Plus
  • ReCrystallize Crystal Reports
  • SAP Crystal Reports

Enterprise application integration software

  • Atlassian Bamboo
  • BMC Software Control-M
  • Extensible markup language XMLHot Technology
  • IBM InfoSphere DataStage
  • Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services SSISHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • Oracle Fusion Middleware

Project management software

  • Atlassian ConfluenceHot Technology
  • Microsoft ProjectHot Technology
  • Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio ManagementHot Technology

Content workflow software

  • Atlassian JIRAHot TechnologyIn Demand

Computer aided design CAD software

  • Autodesk RevitHot Technology
  • Dassault Systemes CATIA

Customer relationship management CRM software

  • Blackbaud The Raiser's Edge
  • Oracle Eloqua
  • Salesforce softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand

Manufacturing execution system MES software

  • CA Easytrieve Report Generator

Configuration management software

  • ChefHot Technology
  • Deployment software
  • IBM TerraformHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • Perforce Helix software
  • PuppetHot Technology
  • Red Hat Ansible Engine

Video conferencing software

  • Cisco WebexHot Technology
  • Google Meet
  • LogMeIn GoToMeeting

Clustering software

  • Cluster server software
  • Oracle Real Application Cluster RAC
  • VMware

Program testing software

  • Computer Associates Log Analyzer
  • Database testing software
  • Hewlett Packard LoadRunner
  • JUnitHot Technology
  • SeleniumHot Technology

Transaction server software

  • Customer information control system CICS

Metadata management software

  • Data dictionary software
  • Data mapping software
  • Data modeling software
  • IBM Rational Data Architect
  • Informatica softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • Pentaho Kettle
  • Quest Erwin Data Modeler

Information retrieval or search software

  • Data validation software
  • LexisNexis

Requirements analysis and system architecture software

  • Database capacity planning software
  • Unified modeling language UML

Network security or virtual private network VPN management software

  • Database security software

Financial analysis software

  • Delphi Technology
  • Oracle E-Business Suite Financials

Application server software

  • DockerHot Technology
  • GitHubHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • KubernetesHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • Oracle WebLogic Server
  • Red Hat OpenShiftHot Technology
  • Red Hat WildFly
  • Spring BootHot Technology

Transaction security and virus protection software

  • Encryption software
  • McAfee
  • NortonLifeLock cybersecurity software

Medical software

  • Epic SystemsHot Technology

Geographic information system

  • ESRI ArcGIS softwareHot Technology
  • Geographic information system GIS software

Accounting software

  • Fund accounting software

Data mining software

  • Google AnalyticsHot Technology
  • SnowflakeHot TechnologyIn Demand

Object oriented data base management software

  • Hibernate ORMHot Technology
  • IBM Informix
  • Object database management system ODBMS
  • PostgreSQLHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • Transact-SQLHot TechnologyIn Demand

Human resources software

  • Human resource management software HRMS
  • Oracle Learning Management
  • Oracle Taleo

Communications server software

  • IBM Domino

Electronic mail software

  • IBM Notes
  • Microsoft Exchange
  • Microsoft OutlookHot Technology

Enterprise system management software

  • IBM Power Systems software

Analytical or scientific software

  • IBM SPSS StatisticsHot Technology
  • Minitab
  • Safe Software FME
  • SASHot Technology
  • StataCorp Stata
  • Test data generator software
  • The MathWorks MATLABHot Technology

Network conferencing software

  • LogMeIn GoToWebinar

Sales and marketing software

  • Marketo Marketing AutomationHot Technology

Spreadsheet software

  • Microsoft ExcelHot Technology

Office suite software

  • Microsoft Office softwareHot Technology

Presentation software

  • Microsoft PowerPointHot Technology

Desktop publishing software

  • Microsoft Publisher

Document management software

  • Microsoft SharePointHot Technology

Process mapping and design software

  • Microsoft VisioHot Technology
  • Visual Paradigm DB Visual ARCHITECT

Word processing software

  • Microsoft WordHot Technology

Network monitoring software

  • Nagios
  • Wireshark
  • Zabbix

Multi-media educational software

  • Nearpod

Administration software

  • Redgate SQL Server

Graphical user interface development software

  • Salesforce Visualforce

Desktop communications software

  • Skype

Cloud-based protection or security software

  • SolarWinds

Industrial control software

  • Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software

Network security and virtual private network VPN equipment software

  • Virtual private networking VPN software

Detailed Work Activities

From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it

Free · O*NET 30.3

Getting Information

  • Read documents to gather technical information.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

  • Test computer system operations to ensure proper functioning.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 5 of 7 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • Replaces 1
    • Augments 5
    • Supports 1

Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People

  • Assess database performance.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 5 of 19 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • Replaces 1
    • Augments 11
    • Supports 4
    • Informs 3
  • Evaluate utility of software or hardware technologies.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Analyzing Data or Information

  • Analyze market or customer related data.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Analyze data to identify trends or relationships among variables.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Thinking Creatively

  • Modify software programs to improve performance.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 5 of 24 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • Augments 11
    • Supports 8
    • Informs 5
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      Snyk Pass
      Socket Pass
      ZeroLeaks Pass
    • Wp performanceclaudeskills.infoAugments
    • Performancecognitedata/dune-skills338 installsAugments
      Gen Agent Trust Hub Pass
      Snyk Pass
      Socket Pass
      ZeroLeaks Pass
    • Vtex io application performancevtex/skills1,158 installsAugments
      Gen Agent Trust Hub Pass
      Snyk Pass
      Socket Pass
      ZeroLeaks Pass
    • Agent orchestration improve agentsickn33/antigravity-awesome-skills574 installsAugments
      Gen Agent Trust Hub Pass
      Runlayer Warn
      Snyk Pass
      Socket Pass
      ZeroLeaks Pass
  • Develop database parameters or specifications.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Create databases to store electronic data.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

  • Develop detailed project plans.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Working with Computers

  • Write computer programming code.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Implement security measures for computer or information systems.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 5 of 11 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • Augments 3
    • Supports 8
  • Install computer software.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Update computer database information.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment

  • Develop performance metrics or standards related to information technology.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 5 of 11 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • Augments 4
    • Supports 4
    • Informs 3
  • Develop models of information or communications systems.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Develop computer or information security policies or procedures.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 4 of 4 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • Augments 3
    • Supports 1

Training and Teaching Others

  • Train others in computer interface or software use.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 1 of 1 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • Supports 1

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

  • Coordinate software or hardware installation.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 3 of 3 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • Replaces 1
    • Augments 2

Providing Consultation and Advice to Others

  • Provide technical support for software maintenance or use.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 5 of 5 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • Augments 4
    • Supports 1
  • Provide recommendations to others about computer hardware.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source

WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

Pilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.

DWAs covered by an AI skill9 of 21
Distinct tools80
Level mix
  • Replaces 3
  • Augments 42
  • Supports 25
  • Informs 11

Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)