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Military Network and Database Administrators

Military Career

General Information

Description

Network and database administrators develop, install, operate, and maintain the Military’s computer networks and databases. They monitor system performance and make sure the appropriate personnel have access to data. They are responsible for supporting operating systems and managing the software and hardware necessary for usage. They may also develop computer programs utilizing computer language. They perform administrative duties including providing user support to military personnel.

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Work Environment

Network and database administrators in the military work in offices or at computer sites on military bases or aboard ships.

Comparable Industries

  • Information Technology

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Military Outlook

Service Branches

Jobs in this career field may be available in other service branches. Call or email a particular branch for more info.

Military Status

  • Enlisted
    • Hands-on/specialized
    • High school diploma required

Military Workforce

Network and Database Administrators in the Military

16,071

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Salary

Average Salary

$62,503

What makes up a military salary?

Military salaries include a lot more than just base pay.

They also offer:

  • Housing allowances
  • Subsistence allowances
  • Special and incentive pays
  • Cost-of-living allowances
  • Hazardous-duty pay
  • Bonuses

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Education

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

  • Bachelor's degree 52%
  • Associate's degree 20%
  • Master's degree 10%
  • Some college 9%
  • Post-secondary certificate 7%
  • High school 0%
  • Doctoral degree 0%
  • Post baccalaureate 0%
  • Less than high school 0%
  • Post-doctoral training 0%
  • Post-master's certificate 0%
  • First professional degree 0%

Military training

All enlisted service members complete basic military training, which includes time spent in a classroom and in the field, and covers tactical and survival skills, physical training, military life and customs, and weapons training. Network and database administrators in the Military will gain skills through classroom study and on-the-job experience. Job-specific training topics relate to specific computer systems and languages, and may include: Use of computers and peripheral equipmentComputer systems conceptsPlanning, designing, and testing computer systemsProgram structuring, coding, and debuggingUse of current programming languagesComputer security issuesNetwork management

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Military training

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All enlisted service members complete basic military training, which includes time spent in a classroom and in the field, and covers tactical and survival skills, physical training, military life and customs, and weapons training. Network and database administrators in the Military will gain skills through classroom study and on-the-job experience. Job-specific training topics relate to specific computer systems and languages, and may include:

  • Use of computers and peripheral equipment
  • Computer systems concepts
  • Planning, designing, and testing computer systems
  • Program structuring, coding, and debugging
  • Use of current programming languages
  • Computer security issues
  • Network management

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Knowledge

  • Computers and Electronics
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Engineering and Technology
  • English Language
  • Telecommunications
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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.