Database Administrators and Web Content Technicians
65AI USED FOR65%moving to95%
THE DOOR, NOWC
THE DOOR, 20 YRSE
STARTING PAY£22,000 - £27,000
MOAT NOT YET CLASSIFIEDA real score, but the moat is not yet classified. No claim either way.
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Database Administrators and Web Content Technicians
In an increasingly data-driven world, Database Administrators and Web Content Technicians play a crucial role in managing, securing, and optimizing the vast amounts of information that power businesses and services. Their expertise not only ensures seamless operations but also enhances user experience, making them indispensable in the digital landscape of the UK and beyond.
THE DOOR: A easy to E extremely hard, now and in 20 years
AI already does a lot of this work
AI is already used for a large share of the day-to-day tasks in this job. We have not yet classified what, if anything, structurally protects it, so we make no claim either way about a moat. Learn the tools, and build the judgement that stays human.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior Database AdministratorAs a Junior Database Administrator, you will assist in maintaining database systems, performing routine backups, and supporting senior staff in troubleshooting issues.£22,000 - £27,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-Level Database AdministratorIn this role, you will take on more complex tasks such as optimising database performance, implementing security protocols, and leading small projects.£30,000 - £38,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Database AdministratorAs a Senior Database Administrator, you will oversee database architecture, mentor junior staff, and make strategic decisions regarding data management and web content strategies.£42,000+
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The degree route
Real courses in this career's subject, from the live library of 35,000; every one is AI impact assessed through its actual graduate destinations.
🎓Computer Engineering with Industrial StudiesUniversity of Southampton · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£47,000 median
🎓Computer Science with Artificial IntelligenceUniversity of York · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£40,000 median
🎓Computing Science (Cybersecurity)University of Aberdeen · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£40,000 median
🎓Computer Games Design with AnimationAshton Sixth Form College · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£39,000 median
🎓Computer and Electronic SystemsUniversity of Strathclyde · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£33,000 median
🎓Software Engineering (with Placement)Queen's University of Belfast · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£33,000 median
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There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.
Recommended UK degrees
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Computer Engineering with Industrial StudiesUniversity of Southampton · DegreeComputer Science with Artificial IntelligenceUniversity of York · DegreeComputing Science (Cybersecurity)University of Aberdeen · DegreeComputer Games Design with AnimationAshton Sixth Form College · DegreeComputer and Electronic SystemsUniversity of Strathclyde · DegreeSoftware Engineering (with Placement)Queen's University of Belfast · Degree