High-Paying Senior Database Administrator Jobs

Find the best high-paying Senior Database Administrator jobs on Ladders! Our platform offers the opportunity to join the ranks of seasoned professionals in the field, handling critical data operations for top companies. Take the next step in your career today.

Responsibilities of a Senior Database Administrator

As a Senior Database Administrator, you'll be tasked with managing and organizing enterprise databases, ensuring their performance, security, and troubleshooting any issues that may arise. You'll often create and implement database security protocols to protect vital company information.

Skills Required

Typically, skills in SQL, database architecture, data security, and performance tuning are crucial for these roles. Strong understanding of backup procedures, disaster recovery plans, and knowledge in cloud platforms like AWS or Azure would also be highly beneficial.

Advancement Opportunities

There are plenty of room for growth in the database domain, with positions such as Database Architect, Data Manager, and Chief Data Officer awaiting successful Senior Database Administrators.

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$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing database performance and security. As a Senior Database Administrator, you will design and maintain critical infrastructures, collaborate with IT teams, and...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$119K - $140K *

Transform enterprise engineering solutions by leading cross-functional teams to enhance system performance, reliability, and scalability, fostering innovation across multi-platform infrastructures for...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$119K - $140K *

Elevate enterprise engineering solutions by supervising cross-functional teams focused on system enhancements that improve reliability, scalability, and performance for business and infrastructure ser...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$119K - $140K *

Tackle enterprise engineering solutions with a focus on multi-platform systems, driving enhancements for performance, reliability, and scalability while leading cross-functional teams to create effect...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$119K - $140K *

Lead the development of enterprise engineering solutions, enhancing platform performance and reliability. Oversee cross-functional teams to drive system improvements while evaluating product offerings...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$119K - $140K *

Lead the charge in developing multi-platform enterprise engineering solutions, supervising cross-functional teams to enhance system performance, reliability, and scalability while evaluating new produ...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that optimizes MongoDB databases, ensuring security, performance, and availability in on-premise and cloud environments. Take charge of configuration, monitoring, and disaster recovery to...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Shape the future of Oracle Cloud Database solutions by leading implementation, optimization, and security for high-availability, mission-critical databases. Collaborate with teams to ensure seamless t...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Support healthcare data platforms by leveraging your expertise in SQL Server and PostgreSQL. Collaborate with customers and engineering teams to enhance performance, reliability, and automation. Devel...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Accelerate your career as a Senior Database Engineer, where you'll design and develop secure, robust database systems, streamline operations, and collaborate across teams to enhance data management an...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's pivotal in optimizing mission-critical databases to ensure 24/7 access for government operations. Leverage your expertise in Oracle, SQL Server, or PostgreSQL within a hybrid cloud...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $130K *

Lead the management of critical database systems, ensuring high availability, performance tuning, and data security within a DoD cloud framework. Collaborate with teams to support enterprise applicati...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's ensuring critical data availability in high-stakes environments while managing enterprise databases and supporting federal operations with innovative cloud solutions...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Unlock potential by ensuring high-availability database systems for critical government operations. This senior role requires expertise in Oracle, MS SQL Server, and PostgreSQL, contributing to seamle...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Champion the stability and performance of our database platform, managing deployments, maintenance, and functionality enhancements, while mentoring junior DBAs and providing expertise across teams to...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$99K - $124K *

Take ownership of performance tuning and optimization initiatives for Oracle databases, collaborating across teams to enhance architecture and improve query efficiencies, driving a modernized data str...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $100K *

Innovate data solutions that empower global service operations. Collaborate with analytics teams to transform complex data into actionable insights while managing projects crucial for dealer and custo...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$111K - $118K *

Champion database integrity and security by managing database administration, resolving performance issues, and implementing effective policies and procedures for optimal data access and maintenance...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$111K - $118K *

The Senior Database Administrator will be responsible for administering, maintaining, and implementing policies to ensure the security and integrity of the company's database. This role requires resol...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Champion database excellence by managing complex automated systems, providing expert guidance on logistics support. Drive optimal performance and ensure data security while collaborating with stakehol...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Take ownership of critical databases by leading strategic enhancements and ensuring optimal performance. Drive tech upgrades, maintain security, and foster communication between teams to meet high ser...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $170K *

Innovate your career as a Senior Database Administrator, ensuring reliability, security, and performance of critical database platforms while leading enhancements and disaster recovery efforts. Partne...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to maintaining mission-critical SQL databases, ensuring optimal performance and security. Your expertise will support crucial federal systems and empower operations to pro...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Unlock potential by managing diverse databases at the forefront of space exploration. Lead installation, upgrades, and optimize performance for critical systems while ensuring data integrity and secur...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving the 24/7 support and management of SQL databases, ensuring their reliability, security, and performance while collaborating with development teams for efficient operations...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Senior Database Administrator do?question toggle

    A Senior Database Administrator manages and maintains an organization's database systems, includes planning and development of the database, as well as troubleshooting any issues on behalf of the users.

  • What skills are needed for a Senior Database Administrator job?question toggle

    Skills in SQL, database architecture, data security, performance tuning, backup procedures, and knowledge of cloud platforms like AWS or Azure are typically required.

  • What are the career opportunities for a Senior Database Administrator?question toggle

    Senior Database Administrators can advance to positions like Database Architect, Data Manager, and Chief Data Officer.