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.
$80K - $95K *
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Manager, Business Applications
$100K - $120K *
Unlock potential by leading the management of diverse SaaS business applications, ensuring alignment with firm-wide needs, governance, and vendor relationships while fostering team performance and acc...
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Business Systems Analyst/Administrator, Middleware Solutions
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Lead the charge in enhancing enterprise integration solutions by collaborating with stakeholders, configuring middleware tools, and troubleshooting data issues to ensure seamless data movement and sys...
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Grow enterprise leadership in Master Data and Order Entry, ensuring quality, governance, and continuous improvement across operations in the U.S. and Canada. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to...
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Unlock potential by managing and supporting complex computer network systems, ensuring optimal performance and security while collaborating with teams to enhance operational efficiency and user experi...
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Transform your career by leading our enterprise systems administration efforts. Collaborate with IT teams and stakeholders to enhance our Microsoft environments, ensuring robust support for Windows Se...
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Senior Systems/Network Administrator
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Transform your career by providing specialized technical expertise in resolving complex technology infrastructure issues, managing system performance, and driving operational improvements in a collabo...
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Middleware Administrator - Infrastructure Engineer II
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Transform the future of banking technology by delivering middleware solutions, ensuring production stability, and collaborating with teams to enhance application performance and compliance with archit...
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Drive impactful business operations as a NetSuite Administrator, managing system configurations, workflows, and reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes and support inte...
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Infrastructure & Network Operations / SysAdmin
$95K - $115K *
Drive enterprise IT operations by managing Linux/Windows servers, network infrastructure, and virtualization. Engage in a range of roles from entry-level support to senior specialists, ensuring seamle...
4 weeks ago
$63K - $109K *
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Database Administrator (Senior Systems Analyst)
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Optimize Oracle database environments to ensure stability for enterprise applications. Collaborate with the Solution Delivery team to administer, troubleshoot, and support databases while enhancing pr...
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Senior Genetec System Administrator
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Lead the global rollout of a physical security platform, managing Genetec Security Center configurations and troubleshooting across 100+ locations. Collaborate with local teams to ensure seamless inte...
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Sr. Technical Administrator, Servicing Systems
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Administrateur(trice) systèmes I
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Senior Salesforce Administrator
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Drive impactful solutions as a Senior Salesforce Administrator, enhancing our Salesforce platform and collaborating across teams to streamline workflows, implement automation, and leverage AI for impr...
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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?
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.