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.

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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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$88K - $105K *

Champion IT security excellence by managing systems, enhancing resilience, and safeguarding our enterprise against evolving threats while collaborating across teams to implement effective security mea...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$88K - $105K *

Elevate security measures for a dynamic enterprise! Manage IT security systems, enhance resilience, and protect against evolving threats while collaborating across teams to ensure seamless operations...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$88K - $105K *

Advance security measures at a dynamic enterprise! Manage IT security systems, collaborate on robust procedures, and enhance resilience against evolving threats while ensuring seamless business operat...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$88K - $105K *

Manage IT security operations to safeguard systems and enhance resilience. Collaborate with teams to implement security procedures, communicate effectively, and contribute to threat operations for a s...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$112K - $134K *

Support and enhance IT systems in a dynamic environment, providing top-tier assistance to executives and staff. Collaborate with a global team to maintain networks, troubleshoot issues, and ensure sea...

New York, NYRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$225K - $255K *

Join a dynamic team to manage and optimize IT systems, ensuring seamless operations and support for client/server and network devices. Leverage your expertise in troubleshooting and system maintenance...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of database administration and optimization, ensuring the security, performance, and lifecycle management of Oracle and SQL Server environments while supporting PeopleSoft and other ent...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Advance patient-centered care by leading operational excellence in an Ambulatory Surgery Center. Oversee clinical and administrative functions, ensuring compliance and optimizing performance while dri...

4 days ago

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

$125K - $178K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of cloud security governance, leading a dynamic team to enhance compliance, drive automation, and ensure robust risk management across multi-cloud environments...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$89K - $141K *

Make your mark at the forefront of healthcare operations while leading a motivated team to enhance patient care and clinic efficiency. Drive financial success, mentor staff, and partner with regional...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$89K - $141K *

Lead a dynamic healthcare team to enhance patient care and operational efficiency. Drive quality improvement initiatives while managing clinic performance and fostering a supportive environment for st...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$98K - $109K *

Elevate your career by managing and optimizing our Power Platform and Microsoft 365 Copilot services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure, efficient operations while driving innov...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$98K - $109K *

Unlock potential by managing and optimizing low-code solutions and AI tools. Collaborate with teams to ensure secure, efficient operations of Microsoft Power Platform and Microsoft 365 Copilot, drivin...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $90K *

Engage in network administration by managing and securing communication systems, providing technical support, and ensuring compliance while collaborating with team members to enhance performance and i...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$97K - $180K *

Transform organizational goals by leading IT programs and projects, ensuring stakeholder satisfaction, managing risks, and delivering timely results through effective communication and strategic plann...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $130K *

Unlock potential by providing expert Linux system support to ensure optimal performance within the Joint Simulation Environment. Collaborate with teams to maintain multi-user systems, enhance cybersec...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$84K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing identity lifecycles and enhancing security. You'll oversee Active Directory, Entra ID, and Windows endpoints while driving automation and improving the employe...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Drive the administration and security of Linux systems in a DoD environment, ensuring compliance and reliability. Manage daily operations, vulnerability remediation, and system patching while collabor...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$72K - $95K *

Elevate our Salesforce platform by supporting users, enhancing functionality, and driving automation. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver effective solutions and ensure data quality while optimiz...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Support the protection of systems and data by monitoring security alerts, investigating incidents, and collaborating with internal teams and external partners to enhance security operations and incide...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to safeguarding systems and data through proactive security operations, incident response, and collaboration with external partners. Drive the maturity of security practic...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$145K - $155K *

Join a team that's transforming sales operations by leveraging Salesforce expertise. As a Senior Salesforce Administrator, you'll enhance user experience, manage integrations, and drive system improve...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $155K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing Salesforce Sales Cloud and integrations. Collaborate closely with stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions, ensuring seamless user support and system enhan...

Los Angeles, CARemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$89K - $89K *

Elevate your career by engineering innovative systems administration solutions. Play a key role in managing server installations, virtualization, and storage while ensuring security and operational ex...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$83K *

Join a dynamic IT team to oversee database integrity, security, and performance. Manage enterprise applications, conduct audits, and ensure optimal database operations while collaborating with various...

Today

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

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.