Providing vital support for businesses
Communication is the backbone of all businesses, regardless of size or industry. In the modern business environment, the ability to transmit and store information is vital to productivity — and thus, success. But no communication system runs itself.
It’s the people behind the scenes who ensure that a business thrives. This means huge career potential for individuals who can design, implement, secure and manage communication networks and keep them running smoothly.
This widespread demand is one of the reasons listed database administrators and systems administrators among its “Best Jobs in America for Fast Growth.”
Candidates for positions in database administration are expected to have an educational background in network and communications management or similar subjects. Bachelor’s degree programs in network and communications management prepare students for maintaining network security and system efficiency, as well as designing computer communications systems.
Such a degree could open doors to a variety of roles within an organization’s information technology department.
• Professionals in this field are responsible for maintaining system efficiency. They certify that all components of an organization’s computer system work together properly. Additional responsibilities include troubleshooting user problems and providing recommendations for future system upgrades.
• Storing, organizing, analyzing, using and presenting data all fall under the responsibility umbrella of the database administrator. These professionals determine user needs and implement the necessary modifications for specific computer databases. Database administrators also oversee security measures when this information is shared via the Internet.
Candidates for employment in this field should demonstrate analytical skills, technical understanding of networked data, voice and images, and how to strategically apply this knowledge to any business network.
The 2010-2011 edition of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Handbook reports that overall employment of computer network, systems and database administrators is projected to increase by 30 percent between 2008 and 2018, making it a clear bright spot in the job market.