Application Administrator Jobs

Explore Application Administrator jobs that pay $100,000 or more on Ladders. Application Administrators keep essential business software reliable, secure, and ready for users. They configure and maintain applications, manage access, troubleshoot incidents, coordinate updates, and work with technical teams and business stakeholders to improve performance and availability.

What Does an Application Administrator Do?

Application Administrators oversee the day-to-day operation of enterprise and business applications. Depending on the organization and platform, responsibilities may include user provisioning, role and permission management, configuration, release coordination, system monitoring, issue resolution, documentation, and vendor coordination. They may also support audits, data integrity, integrations, and change-management processes.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek experience administering platforms such as ERP, CRM, HRIS, IT service management, or other enterprise software. Useful qualifications include strong troubleshooting and communication skills, familiarity with identity and access management, an understanding of databases and integrations, and experience with scripting, reporting, or cloud environments. Requirements vary by application and industry; platform-specific certifications can be an advantage.

Career Paths and Opportunities

Application Administrator roles can lead to senior administration, application management, systems analysis, enterprise applications, IT operations, or platform ownership. Some professionals specialize in a particular product or business function, while others build broader expertise across application portfolios. The role often involves close collaboration with security, infrastructure, development, support, and business teams.

Find Application Administrator Jobs on Ladders

Search Ladders for vetted Application Administrator opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare roles by platform, responsibilities, seniority, and workplace arrangement to find openings that match your experience and career goals.

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$80K - $95K *

Transform healthcare operations by optimizing Epic HB applications, ensuring seamless billing workflows, and providing expert support. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance system functionality and...

Miami, FLRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$90K - $120K *

Innovate and enhance platform operations as a technical expert, driving implementation and administration of HaloPSA. Collaborate with teams to streamline processes, improve visibility, and ensure sea...

Napa, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $100K *

Help us drive the adoption of AI solutions, transforming customer workflows and enhancing business outcomes. Collaborate with teams to ensure seamless integration and maximize value delivery for our c...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by driving sales of innovative Employee Comms solutions. Collaborate with partners and peers to enhance customer engagement and revenue growth while showcasing your expertise in...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $185K *

Drive technical excellence by developing standards and processes for commissioning, ensuring consistent execution across projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance workforce capabili...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Elevate operational efficiency by leading shared service improvements and cross-functional collaboration to enhance patient and provider experiences while driving team performance and process excellen...

North Carolina, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$79K - $194K *

Champion the standardization of financial posting logic across Oracle EBS, ensuring compliance and audit readiness. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance federal financial processes and s...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $95K *

Unlock potential by managing Genesys Cloud configurations and ensuring system integrity. Collaborate with teams to implement changes, troubleshoot issues, and maintain documentation for optimal contac...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$140K - $160K *

Lead a global software engineering function, driving high-impact initiatives and overseeing multiple teams to deliver scalable, secure products for millions. Foster innovation and accountability while...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive delivery excellence in a complex ERP portfolio, enhancing client satisfaction and operational efficiency. Lead strategic engagements, manage risks, and mentor future leaders while collaborating...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join us to lead transformative SAP initiatives, driving project success and managing cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment. Leverage your expertise to deliver high-impact solutions that alig...

Texas, USRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $170K *

Unlock the potential of enterprise data architecture by designing secure, scalable solutions for employee data using Databricks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement governance, compli...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$184K - $231K *

Lead the charge in transforming application development, overseeing teams and systems that drive core business functions. Collaborate to modernize platforms, ensuring seamless integrations and high-qu...

Bellevue, WARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$149K - $256K *

Shape the technical strategy for complex global opportunities, collaborating with sales leadership to drive innovative solutions. Lead technical discovery and architecture workshops, ensuring alignmen...

San Ramon, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $121K *

Shape your career by leading a dynamic team in Operations, ensuring client satisfaction and effective implementation of Web Pay Products. Drive success through coaching and problem-solving in a fully...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$165K - $185K *

Grow your career with us by leading complex electrical power solutions projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver innovative solutions for mission-critical facilities, ensuring projects meet...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Drive project success by implementing Oracle Primavera P6 solutions, optimizing project controls, and integrating with Oracle Cloud applications to enhance scheduling, resource management, and financi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $145K *

Champion a new team focused on data accuracy in Salesforce, driving governance and operational excellence. Lead daily operations, manage a team, and shape processes for contract management and revenue...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $137K *

Empower your career by joining a dynamic team focused on cloud migration. Leverage your expertise in database engineering to assess, migrate, and optimize databases in Azure and AWS environments, ensu...

Virginia, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team driving Operational Excellence by transforming data into actionable insights that enhance decision-making, track financial benefits, and foster collaboration across business units...

Texas, USRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$85K *

Drive the future of implementation management by leading high-volume projects for fire and EMS agencies, executing end-to-end configurations and transitions, ensuring agencies utilize their purchased...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$182K - $215K *

Join our team to oversee application security, manage vulnerability pipelines, and collaborate with engineering teams to enhance security practices. Drive incident response and advocate for security a...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $185K *

Empower clients by leveraging deep ONESOURCE Direct Tax expertise to design innovative solutions using AI and automation tools. Engage directly with customers, manage projects, and drive efficiency wh...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $95K *

Collaborate with sales and IT teams to transform operational data into actionable insights, ensuring effective system configuration and user adoption across Salesforce, CRM, and laboratory platforms t...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $170K *

Optimize customer onboarding and system integrations as a ServiceNow Technical Consultant. Drive end-to-end implementations, ensuring smooth configurations, effective UAT, and high-quality service del...

Austin, TXRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is an Application Administrator?question toggle

    An Application Administrator manages the configuration, access, maintenance, and ongoing operation of business or enterprise software so it remains reliable and useful to its users.

  • What does an Application Administrator do day to day?question toggle

    Typical duties include managing user accounts and permissions, configuring application settings, monitoring performance, troubleshooting issues, coordinating upgrades and releases, documenting changes, and working with vendors or internal technical teams.

  • What skills are important for Application Administrator jobs?question toggle

    Commonly valued skills include application or platform administration, problem-solving, access management, clear communication, change control, and familiarity with integrations, databases, reporting, or scripting. Specific requirements depend on the software and employer.

  • What qualifications do employers look for?question toggle

    Employers commonly look for relevant IT or application support experience and hands-on knowledge of the platforms they use. A degree or product certification may be preferred for some roles, but requirements vary.

  • How can I find Application Administrator jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Application Administrator listings on Ladders, where you can explore vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more and compare positions based on platform, responsibilities, and experience level.