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 *

Optimize clinical information systems by supporting maintenance, troubleshooting, and user administration. Collaborate with medical staff to enhance application functionality and ensure seamless opera...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Elevate system performance by managing server maintenance, user accounts, and security protocols. Collaborate with teams to automate tasks and ensure compliance, while providing oversight and document...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing IT solutions in a dynamic research environment. As a System Administrator, you'll maintain and enhance computing systems, ensuring security and efficiency whi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$88K - $133K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring the performance and security of Windows servers and virtualization platforms. Balance operational support with proactive maintenance to uphold SLAs and optimiz...

Johnstown, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $110K *

Lead the administration and optimization of enterprise IT systems, ensuring stability and performance across multiple locations. Collaborate with teams to enhance system efficiency and provide expert...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by managing configuration baselines and database administration. Collaborate across teams to ensure accurate data entry and support software implementations, enhancing the efficiency...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing configuration management through database administration, supporting critical software baselines and ensuring data integrity across multiple platforms in a dy...

San Diego, CARemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $92K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing top-notch IT support and solutions. You'll manage user systems, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with IT staff to enhance operational efficiency across va...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the design and implementation of SQL Server architecture, ensuring high availability and disaster recovery across a multi-tenant cloud environment. Collaborate with teams to tackle complex databa...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $100K *

Lead the governance and operational excellence of the ServiceNow platform by ensuring its stability, performance, and security. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance platform capabilities...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Empower your career by providing critical support for IT systems, ensuring seamless operations and troubleshooting across diverse environments. Collaborate with teams to enhance system performance and...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Support system reliability and performance by coordinating maintenance and updates, ensuring minimal disruption to operations while enhancing security and efficiency across technology systems...

2 days ago

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

$90K *

Empower progress at a dynamic IT support role, delivering Tier 1 & 2 assistance, managing onboarding/offboarding, and ensuring top-notch customer service while supporting ongoing projects and maintain...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Elevate client success by owning onboarding from kickoff to go-live. Act as a trusted advisor, managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while ensuring clients maximize value from solutio...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Optimize system performance by managing Linux/Unix and Windows environments, ensuring reliability and compliance. Leverage cloud and virtualization technologies while supporting diverse enterprise inf...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $151K *

Administer and enhance collaboration platforms, ensuring seamless integration and automation across teams. Collaborate with cross-functional departments to optimize workflows and improve operational e...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$84K - $104K *

Help us optimize our Oracle EBS environment by managing installations, patching, and backups. Leverage your DBA expertise to ensure system reliability and security while collaborating with teams to su...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $183K *

Elevate your career by managing SAP GRC modules to enhance compliance and risk management. Collaborate with teams to optimize processes, support audits, and ensure system stability while driving conti...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Advance your career by supporting critical projects through expertise in Windows Server and database administration. Lead initiatives that enhance cybersecurity and infrastructure performance while co...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by managing critical systems operations, enhancing infrastructure, and driving automation in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with a skilled team to ensure high availability an...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team managing mission-critical SQL Server environments, ensuring high availability and performance. Collaborate with engineering teams to optimize database operations and drive stabilit...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$69K - $142K *

Join an integrated team to support AWS cloud and hybrid systems for mission-critical Army Electronic Warfare reprogramming. Leverage your Windows/Linux expertise while developing skills in AWS adminis...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in optimizing clinic operations and improving patient care while developing a motivated team. Collaborate closely with management to implement strategic goals and foster a positive, re...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as you provision, configure, and maintain high-availability systems. Drive automation and enhance security while mentoring peers and optimizing operations across enterprise environ...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as a Systems Administrator, driving automation and optimizing system performance while ensuring secure infrastructure management and providing technical mentorship across enterpris...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information 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.