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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Systems Administrator - M365 & Identity
$112K - $156K *
Take ownership of our Microsoft 365 and IAM platforms, enhancing security and user experience. In this role, you'll drive automation, manage identity services, and improve system capabilities to suppo...
Reposted today
$95K - $115K *
Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing database performance and integrity. As a key player, you'll design, implement, and maintain complex databases while collaborating with cross-functional teams...
1 week ago
System/Network Administrator Level 2
$80K - $95K *
Elevate your career by supporting IT systems management and operations. Engage in problem resolution and performance enhancements across various platforms, ensuring reliability and efficiency within o...
Reposted 5 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Drive innovation in IT systems as a Windows System Administrator, overseeing network performance, mentoring staff, and ensuring security. Collaborate with vendors and support regional offices while en...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Optimize IT systems and networks by designing, configuring, and supporting infrastructure while mentoring desktop staff and ensuring security and performance across all platforms...
1 week ago
$80K - $120K *
Execute cutting-edge engineering solutions within a government software hosting facility. Support deployment, maintenance, and troubleshooting of both physical and virtual infrastructures while ensuri...
Reposted 4 days ago
$100K - $140K *
Elevate customer experience by optimizing Zendesk for a scaling organization. Collaborate with leadership to enhance routing, AI tools, and workflows, ensuring efficient support operations and data-dr...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Join a dynamic team to optimize enterprise Linux systems, ensuring high availability and security across diverse environments. Leverage your expertise in cloud infrastructure and automation to enhance...
4 days ago
$102K - $159K *
Lead the charge in optimizing business operations within a dynamic environment. Collaborate with management to enhance administrative functions, streamline processes, and ensure compliance while suppo...
3 days ago
$80K - $110K *
Champion critical UNIX systems support and enhance mission capabilities for a vital government program. Collaborate to ensure high availability, security, and performance across complex environments w...
1 month ago
$79K - $87K *
Empower nursing staff and enhance resident care by overseeing daily operations, managing clinical processes, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and quality improvement...
1 week ago
$84K - $112K *
Shape the future of technology services by managing Microsoft 365 environments. Collaborate with teams to enhance user experience, ensure security, and optimize resources while providing enterprise su...
2 days ago
$80K *
Unlock the potential of IT infrastructure by managing server systems, enhancing performance, and ensuring security. Collaborate with teams to support projects and provide expert technical guidance in...
Yesterday
$79K - $93K *
Join a dynamic team as you take ownership of database administration, ensuring high availability and performance of SQL databases while supporting third-party applications and collaborating on diverse...
4 days ago
$85K - $115K *
Develop and maintain enterprise LAN/WAN environments, troubleshoot complex network issues, and enhance operational efficiency across multiple sites. Collaborate with engineers on design and support in...
2 weeks ago
$134K - $191K *
Advance database management by designing, maintaining, and optimizing systems to enhance performance and reliability. Collaborate with IT teams to implement best practices and ensure compliance, suppo...
Today
$134K - $191K *
Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing database performance and reliability. As a Database Administrator, you'll design, maintain, and enhance data management systems, ensuring compliance and supp...
Today
$110K - $130K *
Transform data management by designing and maintaining complex databases, ensuring system integration and security while optimizing performance and reliability for diverse applications...
1 week ago
$100K - $120K *
Engineer and maintain complex databases, ensuring data integrity and security. Collaborate on system integration, optimize performance, and implement backup strategies while leveraging extensive datab...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Transform enterprise network infrastructures by ensuring high availability, rapid incident resolution, and compliance with defense security mandates. Collaborate with teams to optimize performance and...
Yesterday
$80K - $95K *
Shape the future of our IT infrastructure by owning end-to-end systems management, ensuring security, and enhancing user experience. Be the go-to expert for device management, onboarding, and support...
4 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing enterprise VDI environments. You'll manage installations, configurations, and troubleshooting while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seaml...
2 weeks ago
Cisco Unified Communications Adminstrator
$125K - $135K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing enterprise communication systems. Support and maintain a secure, converged IP communication environment while collaborating with defense partners to ensure se...
Yesterday
SaaS Platform Administrator (Hybrid)
$105K - $125K *
Optimize SaaS platform administration by managing configurations, security, and vendor relations. Ensure compliance with federal standards while enhancing user access and operational efficiency across...
1 week ago
SaaS Platform Administrator (Hybrid)
$105K - $125K *
Elevate SaaS platform administration by ensuring optimal configuration, security, and compliance across a diverse portfolio of cloud-based applications, while managing user access and vendor relations...
1 week ago
What is an Application Administrator?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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