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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$75K - $158K *

Manage and optimize Tableau Server environments, ensuring secure data access and performance. Collaborate with teams to support integrations, troubleshoot issues, and enforce governance standards whil...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in Epic solutions delivery by providing expert support, managing projects, and mentoring team members. Shape the future of healthcare IT by aligning technical teams with stakeholder ne...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Empower a high-performing team by leading technical support operations, ensuring exceptional customer service, and driving process improvements in a dynamic environment. Your leadership will enhance t...

Montreal, QCRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing customer success through effective SAP cloud solutions. Drive engagement and service delivery while fostering strong relationships with clients, ensuring seam...

Herndon, VARemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$109K - $129K *

Take ownership of product development in a dynamic, cross-functional team. Drive AI-assisted innovation from problem framing to launch, focusing on customer outcomes and strategic impact in a hyper-ag...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Empower your career by driving project delivery and managing Agile teams. Utilize AI tools to enhance decision-making, anticipate risks, and ensure timely outcomes. Collaborate with stakeholders to ma...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $140K *

Lead the charge in operational excellence across multiple schools, enhancing leadership effectiveness and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with teams to drive enrollment growth and academic improvemen...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

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

$105K - $125K *

Engage in a dynamic product role, driving AI-assisted development from concept to delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance workforce analytics, ensuring customer needs shape produc...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$182K - $198K *

Build and lead a robust Service Management Office to enhance IT operations, ensuring effective governance, accountability, and continuous improvement across a complex 24x7 environment, while fostering...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $140K *

Optimize your career by managing enterprise-wide database environments, ensuring high availability, executing disaster recovery strategies, and supporting critical operations in a dynamic SaaS ecosyst...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Transform business efficiency by optimizing Salesforce through configuration, administration, and data management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement scalable solutions that enhance...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $94K *

Join our mission-driven team to engage kidney care patients directly, building trust and awareness of health plans. You'll collaborate with care teams and community members to support informed health...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Costpoint System Administrator, overseeing Deltek Costpoint ERP management, ensuring system security, compliance, and seamless integrations while supporting finance and...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $100K *

Transform product initiatives by driving the Product Development Lifecycle, ensuring clarity and momentum across functions while empowering teams to focus on their expertise and decisions...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$82K - $172K *

Transform your career by leading the integration of Oracle EBS and Cloud EPM. Spearhead data flow management and architectural redesign while collaborating with technical teams to enhance financial sy...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Elevate project delivery by leading cross-functional teams in Interactive Response Technology, ensuring client satisfaction and timely execution while managing risks and fostering continuous improveme...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $211K *

Lead the charge in transforming enterprise applications through cloud migration. Drive global initiatives, mentor teams, and solve complex challenges while ensuring seamless transitions to Azure and A...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Champion the evolution of DevOps practices by providing technical leadership and architectural direction across agile teams, enhancing software delivery speed and reliability while fostering a culture...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Drive the administration of core SaaS platforms, ensuring seamless integration and functionality across systems. Collaborate with teams to document standards, automate tasks, and support business func...

CanadaRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$79K - $88K *

Accelerate project success by managing customer implementations from start to finish. Drive solution definition, resource allocation, and risk management while ensuring client satisfaction and team co...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $137K *

Unlock potential by designing and developing interactive dashboards that enhance program performance insights. Collaborate with teams to translate data into actionable visualizations, driving informed...

Washington, DCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$102K - $154K *

Explore diverse opportunities as you support Azure Landing Zone and Virtual Desktop operations, ensuring optimal performance and stability while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive inno...

Maryland, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$61K - $122K *

Optimize product delivery by bridging business needs and technical teams, leading requirement gathering, defining user stories, and ensuring alignment with stakeholders to enhance Epic EHR capabilitie...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Empower clients by leading the implementation of innovative solutions, ensuring successful adoption and integration of Omnissa Workspace ONE. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive business outcomes...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Champion endpoint strategy and governance, leading a specialized team to deliver secure, scalable services across diverse devices. Collaborate with IT and business leaders to drive automation, operati...

United StatesRemote

4 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.