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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$119K - $186K *

Unlock potential as a strategic leader in pre-sales engagements, driving value-based solutions for healthcare clients. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful presentations and me...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $185K *

Champion the future of defense solutions by driving new business, building relationships, and leading contract execution. Own a diverse portfolio while adapting to evolving challenges and ensuring cus...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$222K - $278K *

Lead the charge in transforming enterprise operations by consolidating technologies and digitizing workflows. Engage with strategic customers to unlock insights that enhance efficiency and sustainabil...

North Carolina, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic client engagement and enhancing captive performance. Collaborate across teams to deliver insights and value, ensuring high-quality service and fostering long-term...

Vermont, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K *

Advance your career by managing the integrated master schedule for AI infrastructure and HPC programs. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure timely delivery and effective communication of project m...

Vancouver, BCRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$106K - $160K *

Innovate project management strategies for design and construction initiatives, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance facility development and maintai...

Sacramento, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$102K - $154K *

Advance customer success by managing complex escalations, driving cross-functional improvements, and enhancing workflows. Lead high-severity issue resolution while fostering a structured, customer-cen...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $151K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on AI tool administration and governance. Collaborate across departments to enhance system connectivity and process automation while ensuring data privacy...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Optimize your career as a Technical Project Manager, overseeing equipment procurement and supply chains. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and negotiate contracts to ensure proj...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform treasury and tax operations by overseeing global payment workflows, ensuring compliance, and optimizing cash management. Collaborate with finance leaders to enhance processes and drive effic...

CanadaRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's driving sales excellence through data-driven insights and incentive compensation management. This role enhances operational scalability and supports field teams with analytics, repo...

Plymouth Meeting, PARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $250K *

Champion innovation by optimizing workflows and AI-driven operations to enhance efficiency across diverse business functions. Collaborate closely with teams to build scalable systems that drive real i...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Oversee the implementation and onboarding process for multiple client partners, ensuring a seamless experience from contract execution to go-live while collaborating cross-functionally to drive succes...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$211K - $264K *

Champion transformative customer partnerships by leading strategic initiatives, enhancing performance, and driving operational excellence in complex healthcare environments. Collaborate with senior le...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $155K *

Elevate your career by leading technical direction for critical enterprise systems. Drive architectural decisions, collaborate across teams, and ensure reliability and scalability while actively contr...

CanadaRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$116K - $155K *

Drive innovative solutions as a Delivery Architect, leading technical direction for implementations, guiding teams, and enhancing processes to ensure high-quality outcomes in Salesforce environments...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Advance endpoint capabilities by developing, deploying, and supporting secure, standardized solutions for physical and virtual environments, ensuring operational readiness and compliance across divers...

Chicago, ILRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing enterprise architecture strategy, leading cross-disciplinary teams to align technology and business objectives. Drive innovation while ensuring compliance and qualit...

Chattanooga, TNRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Innovate and lead the MyGeotab workflows, ensuring usability and reliability while driving evolution and collaboration across product domains to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$138K - $184K *

Join a dynamic team to lead the evolution of MyGeotab workflows, ensuring usability and reliability while fostering collaboration across product domains. Drive innovation and enhance customer experien...

Oakville, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$130K - $150K *

Shape impactful healthcare solutions by leveraging your Epic Professional Billing expertise. Collaborate with diverse teams to optimize systems, enhance workflows, and drive meaningful results for cli...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$116K - $174K *

Drive the strategy and effectiveness of a key Professional Services platform, enhancing operations through analytics and process improvements. Collaborate with IT and stakeholders to optimize system p...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive strategic oversight of enterprise-wide RAC audit activities, ensuring compliance and operational excellence. Collaborate with leadership to enhance audit processes, minimize financial risk, and...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Educate healthcare providers on genetic testing initiatives through virtual platforms. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance diagnostic strategies and advocate for stakeholder education, ensuring...

Atlanta, GARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $128K *

Transform data-driven applications by leveraging your software development expertise. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design, implement, and enhance solutions that improve decision-making...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.