What Is a Remote Database Administrator and How to Become One

By ZipRecruiter Marketplace Research Team

As a remote database administrator (DBA), your job is to work from home to monitor the installation and use of a database for your company. Remote database administrators often use virtual private networks to maintain security, determine which software to add to the database, and remotely access any computer that needs support from an administrator. Some DBAs are responsible for monitoring the data within a database, helping design software, and checking code from other employees before allowing it onto the database. Some aspects vary by industry. For example, if you work for a retail company, you need to ensure the safety of financial information, while DBAs working for research firms focus more on labeling and organizing information.

The primary qualifications for becoming a remote database administrator are a bachelor's degree and some experience using databases. You may need to work in an office for several years before transferring to a remote role. Fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of a remote DBA requires communication skills, analytical skills, and problem-solving skills. Employers may ask you to work on-call as needed to resolve problems, so the ability to adjust your schedule is helpful for this role.