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.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
Locations
caret down
More
1
caret down

$120K - $155K *

Join our team as a Network Administrator II, where you'll support and maintain network infrastructures, ensuring reliability and security across domestic and international environments. Collaborate wi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $115K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic team of Systems Engineers, driving technical excellence and enhancing service delivery in a fast-paced corporate IT environment focused on endpoint management...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$65K - $116K *

Drive exceptional client experiences by leading delivery operations, managing relationships, and leveraging analytics to identify service gaps. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless execut...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Shape the future of IT asset management by overseeing the lifecycle of assets, ensuring accountability, and maintaining accurate records. Collaborate with stakeholders to support audits, inventory, an...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $160K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing cybersecurity by managing and administering the Tenable Suite on Linux platforms. Leverage your expertise to conduct vulnerability assessments and collaborate...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $110K *

Lead the charge in optimizing and securing our Finance Systems databases, ensuring performance and reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance integrations and support compliance i...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$92K - $110K *

Manage and optimize SQL Server and Postgres databases, ensuring performance and security for Finance Systems. Collaborate across teams to support integrations, troubleshoot issues, and drive automatio...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$92K - $110K *

Advance our Finance Systems by managing SQL Server and Postgres databases, ensuring performance, security, and compliance. Collaborate with teams to optimize integrations and support hybrid environmen...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $150K *

Elevate your career by managing mission-critical systems, ensuring service restoration, and supporting cloud infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to implement automation and optimize operations whil...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Develop and optimize Electronic Research Administration systems, collaborating with stakeholders to enhance workflows, streamline processes, and execute strategic initiatives that support research adm...

Reposted yesterday

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

$80K - $95K *

Optimize operations at a detention facility by ensuring compliance with federal standards and ethical practices. Lead multidisciplinary teams, manage daily operations, and foster a culture of safety a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$86K - $165K *

Unlock your potential by providing IT systems administration in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with teams, mentor junior staff, and lead installations while ensuring security compliance and operat...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$84K - $112K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing IT infrastructure operations. You'll implement, maintain, and decommission systems while collaborating with IT leadership to ensure optimal service delivery f...

Yesterday

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

$80K - $95K *

Develop and manage Azure virtual desktop solutions for Navy Flank Speed, ensuring security and system efficiency. Provide support, optimize user experience, and contribute to network administration wh...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$81K - $94K *

Champion operational excellence across inpatient oncology services, ensuring seamless coordination and support for clinical teams. Drive process improvements and regulatory readiness while managing st...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Empower the Public Health Laboratory by managing and enhancing LIMS, ensuring optimal functionality and compliance. Collaborate with teams to implement upgrades, troubleshoot issues, and deliver train...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $264K *

Shape the future of healthcare technology by leading cross-functional teams in implementing and supporting critical information services projects. Drive innovation and efficiency while managing budget...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$165K - $264K *

Pioneer cross-functional collaboration to manage IS projects, ensuring successful implementation and support of applications, upgrades, and integrations while overseeing budgets and resources across S...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in optimizing IT infrastructure solutions, collaborating with teams to resolve complex incidents, conduct assessments, and enhance system performance while ensuring compliance and secu...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Optimize IT infrastructure solutions by collaborating with teams to resolve incidents, assess maturity, and enhance performance through strategic deployments and security measures, ensuring seamless i...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of IT infrastructure management, collaborating with teams to resolve complex incidents, optimize performance, and enhance security measures while driving efficienc...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a frontline operational resource, ensuring smooth PLM administration and user support. Leverage your Teamcenter and xCAD expertise to enhance system performance and drive user s...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $130K *

Champion innovative engineering solutions as a hands-on PLM/CM Administrator. Support the configuration and enhancement of Teamcenter, streamline processes, and foster collaboration within a dynamic e...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by managing and optimizing our Microsoft 365 environment, ensuring seamless communication and support for Teams, Exchange Online, and hybrid infrastructure while resolving escalate...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $155K *

Execute critical systems administration tasks to maintain and support enterprise Microsoft Windows Server environments, ensuring reliability, security, and compliance with organizational standards whi...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.