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Career Track : Database Administrator Oracle

Author : Exforsys Inc. Published on: 29th Jun 2005 | Last Updated on: 30th Jun 2005

Oracle Database Administrator Roles and Responsibilities:

Due to the popularity of Oracle8i, DBA's with experience running an Oracle Database are in high demand and are commanding higher salaries than traditional DBA's. The only real difference between the two is simply training.

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A DBA that has at least a year or more of experience with Oracle8i would be primarily in charge of the maintenance and operation of an Oracle database. Other responsibilities may include:

Administration of Solaris Systems
Administration of SQL Server Databases and/or Informix Systems
Facilitation of backup and recovery procedures
Creation and enforcement of user-group role security models
Disaster recovery planning and implementation

Most importantly, however, Oracle DBA's will be responsible for the deployment and management of enterprise-class operations on the Internet and company Intranet.

Educational Requirements:

Educational requirements include those that are expected of an average DBA as well as at least two to three years of practical Oracle experience and a certification as an Oracle Professional. The most requested mastery is Oracle8i while additional knowledge of Java, Visual Basic, C++ and accounting programs will definitely increase your marketability as well.

Salary Potential:

(As reported by the U.S. Dept. of Labor)

Average salaries (nationwide):	Administrator	Analyst
Entry (less than 1 year of experience):	$49,000	$40,967
Junior (1-2 years of experience):	$52,289	$49,710
Emerging (3-5 years of experience):	$66,067	$56,472
Experienced (6-9 years of experience):	$76,716	$66,652
Advanced (10+ years of experience):	$91,098	$80,648

Industry Certifications:

Oracle DBA's are currently earning some of the highest six-figure salaries on the West Coast. An added plus is to diversify training and certifications within design, programming and data warehousing. While all certifications appropriate to a regular DBA are expected, the focus here needs to be on Oracle technology.

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