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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$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee and enhance Windows server environments, ensuring optimal performance and security. Collaborate on system integrations and improvements while maintaining operational exc...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Elevate your career by managing and securing Microsoft 365 environments. Collaborate with teams to implement security measures, administer user access, and ensure compliance while driving operational...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$86K - $134K *

Partner with us to enhance our Customer Experience platforms as a Gainsight Administrator. You'll drive system configuration, automate workflows, and ensure data integrity for over 200 users, collabor...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$83K - $130K *

Shape the future of customer experience by managing Gainsight for 200+ users. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system configurations, automate workflows, and ensure data integrity wh...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$78K - $122K *

Join our dynamic team as a Gainsight Administrator, where you'll enhance customer experience platforms, ensuring scalability and reliability for over 200 users. Collaborate cross-functionally to trans...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$83K - $130K *

Lead the Gainsight platform as a hands-on administrator, ensuring optimal configuration and data integrity for 200+ users. Collaborate with CX teams to automate workflows, develop reports, and enhance...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$85K - $95K *

Drive operational excellence by transforming data into actionable insights for inventory, procurement, and material management. Collaborate across teams to enhance decision-making and optimize resourc...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$98K *

Join a team that oversees financial management operations, ensuring effective budgeting, procurement, and reporting. This role requires strategic oversight and coordination of financial systems to enh...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$160K - $180K *

Join us to lead our accounting operations, ensuring accuracy and scalability. Drive financial reporting, audits, and team development while applying your technical expertise in a dynamic, multi-channe...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$72K - $196K *

Unlock your potential by managing and optimizing Tableau Server environments, ensuring performance and security while supporting AWS infrastructure. Collaborate on data solutions and enhance analytics...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $100K *

Shape the future of our ERP systems by ensuring data accuracy and system efficiency. As a key player, you'll support our growing teams and manage the Eclipse ERP system across divisions, driving opera...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $100K *

Take ownership of IT support by troubleshooting and maintaining server and network systems. Collaborate with users to resolve issues, document processes, and ensure smooth operations across multiple f...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $110K *

Optimize lab infrastructure by supporting servers, networks, and security. Engage in troubleshooting and maintenance to ensure system performance and availability in a dynamic hybrid environment...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Elevate our Snowflake environment by managing, supporting, and optimizing its capabilities. Collaborate with engineering and business teams to troubleshoot issues and implement best practices, ensurin...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $115K *

Partner with us to enhance our contract lifecycle management system, optimizing processes and supporting cross-functional teams. Leverage your expertise to drive improvements, ensure compliance, and f...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$70K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team to optimize business processes and technology solutions, driving operational excellence and strategic alignment across departments while enhancing user engagement and maximizing te...

2 days ago

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

$91K - $104K *

Transform the educational experience by managing administrative functions, supporting faculty and students, and enhancing operational efficiency within the Faculty of Education. Collaborate across dep...

Brantford, ONIn-Person

Today

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

$90K - $110K *

Shape the future of enterprise network and systems infrastructure by providing senior-level expertise in design, operation, and security. Drive modernization efforts and ensure resilient connectivity...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Oversee and secure IT infrastructure for a closed network facility. Manage Windows and Linux systems, enforce access controls, and implement security measures while ensuring robust backup and recovery...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of Linux server infrastructure by leading installation, configuration, and optimization efforts. Drive modernization and ensure security compliance while providing technical expertise...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $108K *

Unlock potential by managing and optimizing Microsoft 365 environments, enhancing collaboration through Teams and SharePoint. Collaborate with teams to drive digital transformation and ensure security...

3 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Manage and optimize the SharePoint environment, ensuring seamless functionality and user accessibility while maintaining security and performance aligned with organizational goals...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$101K - $114K *

Unlock potential by serving as the technical expert for engineering platforms, enhancing workflows, and driving user adoption. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure systems deliver measura...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Champion the management of a Linux and Windows cloud environment, enhancing performance and security. Design solutions, configure enterprise services, and troubleshoot issues while ensuring optimal sy...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Manage and optimize Oracle database environments, ensuring performance, security, and availability. Collaborate with finance teams to enhance ERP features, automate processes, and support audits in a...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

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.