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 patient access by optimizing Epic Cadence workflows. Collaborate with clinical teams to enhance scheduling efficiency and support system improvements, ensuring seamless operations and superi...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Champion the administration of Google Cloud and Gemini Enterprise environments, ensuring secure, scalable configurations. Collaborate with IT and business teams to optimize cloud services and support...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role leading Oracle Cloud transformation programs. Oversee multiple projects across CX, ERP, and HCM platforms, ensuring alignment with business objectives while managi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$60K - $125K *

Empower customer success by managing relationships and driving growth through strategic account management, ensuring satisfaction and advancing CloudWave as a trusted IT advisor in healthcare solution...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Transform the financial systems landscape by owning and optimizing the NetSuite environment, ensuring reliability and scalability while driving operational improvements across finance, accounting, and...

Indiana, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Transform service delivery by leading Tier 1/2 support operations, ensuring quality and performance through effective queue management, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives in a collabora...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $158K *

Shape the future of automation by managing the UiPath platform, ensuring security and performance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver efficient robotic process solutions across...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by managing and optimizing Linux web server environments. Leverage your expertise in Apache, Tomcat, and NGINX to enhance performance, security, and reliability in a fully remote...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $92K *

Transform research funding processes by managing grant activities, ensuring compliance, and providing expert guidance to departments. Collaborate with teams to develop budgets and navigate proposal su...

Boston, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of a $6M+ enterprise portfolio, driving renewals and expansions while building strategic relationships with key stakeholders. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure account health and...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower revenue operations by architecting and optimizing scalable GTM systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex business needs into automated solutions, ensuring seamless...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$68K - $96K *

Contribute to patient care by verifying eligibility, coordinating benefits, and ensuring insurance coverage. Utilize your skills in medical terminology and coding to facilitate authorizations and resp...

RemoteRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$92K - $138K *

Transform operational effectiveness by leading implementation initiatives across regions. Collaborate with teams to ensure successful activation, training, and adoption of non-medical changes, enhanci...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Empower growth by leading Oracle Managed Services sales and strategy. Drive new business, build executive relationships, and enhance service offerings while collaborating with cross-functional teams t...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$88K - $119K *

Lead the charge in transforming public sector operations by deploying IoT solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure customer success and drive efficiency, safety, and sustainability across g...

Georgia, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$97K - $120K *

Partner with us to enhance healthcare technology by analyzing and resolving application issues, ensuring optimal performance and user satisfaction in a fully remote environment...

Seattle, WARemote

2 weeks ago

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

$115K - $165K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing PeopleSoft environments, ensuring seamless code migrations, and providing troubleshooting support. Collaborate with Agile teams to enhance the Integrated Perso...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $150K *

Explore an opportunity to enhance enterprise network security and infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and reliability while managing complex production environ...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$162K - $183K *

Join us to lead the modernization of enterprise applications, enhancing public services for 7,000 users. Drive strategic technology initiatives, ensuring integration and reliability while fostering or...

Brampton, ONRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$85K - $100K *

Elevate healthcare interoperability by designing and supporting MEDITECH interfaces. Collaborate with teams to enhance data exchange, improve patient care, and ensure seamless integration across syste...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$87K - $157K *

Lead the execution of the Medicare Compliance Advisory program, ensuring adherence to CMS regulations. Collaborate with stakeholders to provide regulatory guidance, conduct audits, and enhance complia...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team as a senior technical leader, driving innovative platform solutions and enhancing integration processes. Collaborate across teams to improve user experiences and streamline operati...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing data center operations and customer success. As a hands-on leader, you'll manage a skilled team, oversee implementations, and ensure operational excellence w...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $100K *

Help us optimize Epic applications by leading projects, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring seamless integration. Collaborate with teams to enhance workflows and provide expert support, all while mai...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$100K - $115K *

Drive operational excellence by overseeing daily functions, enhancing customer satisfaction, and fostering innovation. Collaborate with stakeholders to manage projects and maintain high-quality standa...

Charlotte, NCRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.