Database Administrator (DBA) vs Systems Analyst
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Pay
Database Administrator
$140,000 typical, a year
Most DBAs earn $117,600 to $156,000 a year.
From 210 postings that list pay
644 open jobs now
Systems Analyst
$106,100 typical, a year
Most Systems Analysts earn $81,700 to $127,500 a year.
From 224 postings that list pay
1,181 open jobs now
DBAs typically earn about $33,800 more a year than Systems Analysts.
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
Systems Analyst
- Analyze business requirements and translate them into system specifications.
- Design, configure, and test software applications to meet user needs.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues with software systems.
- Document system processes, workflows, and technical requirements.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to improve business processes and solutions.
- Lead or participate in the implementation of system upgrades and releases.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Skills employers ask for
Database Administrator
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 4 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
Systems Analyst
More common in Systems Analyst postings
- Epic 4 in 10 postings
- Project Management 3 in 10 postings
- Workday 2 in 10 postings
- Microsoft Office 2 in 10 postings
- Microsoft Excel 1 in 10 postings
- HRIS 1 in 10 postings
- Change Management 1 in 10 postings
Out of each role's current postings.
Licenses and certifications
Database Administrator
None stand out in current postings.
Systems Analyst
- Epic Certification 3 in 10 postings
Open jobs
Database Administrator
Database Administrator
The Emily Program$150,414 - $184,970/yrstated 2355 Highway 36 W, Ste 202, Roseville, MN 55113 RemotePower BISQL ServerSFTPSalesforceData Warehousing +11- $75 - $80/hr Employer statedFL-CLIENT-STATE OnsitePower BIAzurePowerShellSQLSQL Server +10
- $75 - $80/hr Employer statedTallahassee, Florida, United States of America RemotePower BIAzurePowerShellSQLSQL Server +10
Systems Analyst
- Pay not stated RomeSOAPChange ManagementMuleSoftBoomiSAP +4
Enterprise Systems Analyst
CummingPay not stated USA Home Office - CaliforniaPower BIWorkdayProcoreRequirements ManagementData Quality +5- $46.65 - $69.98/hr Employer statedSacramento HybridEpic CertificationEpic
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