Database Administrator (DBA) vs Network Engineer
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Pay
Database Administrator
$137,900 typical, a year
Most DBAs earn $116,700 to $153,900 a year.
From 235 postings that list pay
757 open jobs now
Network Engineer
$137,100 typical, a year
Most Network Engineers earn $116,600 to $165,600 a year.
From 1,079 postings that list pay
2,686 open jobs now
Typical pay is about the same for DBAs and Network Engineers.
What each one does
Database Administrator
- Install, configure, and maintain database software and systems.
- Monitor database health, availability, and performance.
- Implement and maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions.
- Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot database objects and code.
- Manage database security, access controls, and compliance.
- Collaborate with development teams to design and support database solutions.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Network Engineer
- Design and implement network infrastructure for enterprise environments.
- Configure and maintain routers, switches, and firewalls.
- Troubleshoot network issues to restore system functionality.
- Monitor network performance to ensure optimal operation.
- Create and update technical documentation for systems.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on technical projects.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Skills employers ask for
Database Administrator
Asked for in both
- Technical Degree 3 in 10 postings
More common in DBA postings
- SQL Server 5 in 10 postings
- SQL 5 in 10 postings
- Database Administration 4 in 10 postings
- Oracle 4 in 10 postings
- Database Administrator 3 in 10 postings
- PostgreSQL 3 in 10 postings
- Database Security 3 in 10 postings
- Database Monitoring 3 in 10 postings
- SQL Performance Tuning 3 in 10 postings
Network Engineer
Asked for in both
- Technical Degree 3 in 10 postings
More common in Network Engineer postings
- Network Engineering 4 in 10 postings
- Firewalls 4 in 10 postings
- Network Architecture 3 in 10 postings
- Network Infrastructure 3 in 10 postings
- Network Troubleshooting 3 in 10 postings
- Network Security 3 in 10 postings
- Network Monitoring 3 in 10 postings
- CCNA 2 in 10 postings
- Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) 2 in 10 postings
Out of each role's current postings.
Open jobs
Database Administrator
Database Administrator (Hybrid - Greensboro, NC)
Ovation HealthcarePay not stated Cone Health - Greensboro, NC HybridOraclePostgreSQLSQLSQL ServerWindows Server +5- Pay not stated Remote (Any State); Stafford, VA, USOracleOracle Real Application Clusters (Oracle RAC)Oracle R12STIGsOracle BI Enterprise Edition (OBIEE) +5
Database Eng III
Amazon$155,542 - $197,400/yrstated Redmond, Washington, USAPostgreSQLLinuxMySQLPythonPerl +12
Network Engineer
Network Engineer
M9 Solutions$75k - $90k/yrstated Quantico, VA - Top Secret clearance requiredVLANFirewallsCCNANetwork EngineeringNetwork+ Certification +3- Pay not stated Phoenix, Arizona, United StatesFirewallsVLANRoot Cause AnalysisAccess ControlQuality of Service (QoS) +9
Data Network Technician
Alaskacommunications$45.31 - $51.03/hr Employer statedEugene, Oregon OnsiteDriver's LicenseRoutersEthernetVoIPCDL
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