Explore Database Administrator Jobs

Database administrators (DBAs) help organizations keep critical data systems secure, available, and performing well. Browse vetted Database Administrator opportunities on Ladders, including roles with salaries of $100,000 or more. Whether your expertise is in cloud platforms, enterprise databases, or data infrastructure, find positions that match your experience and career goals.

What Database Administrators Do

DBAs design, configure, monitor, and maintain database environments. Common responsibilities include managing access controls, protecting data, planning backups and recovery, optimizing queries, troubleshooting performance issues, and supporting database migrations. Many roles also partner with application, security, analytics, and infrastructure teams to ensure data is reliable and accessible.

Common Database Administrator Job Titles

Relevant roles may include Senior Database Administrator, SQL Server DBA, Oracle Database Administrator, PostgreSQL DBA, Cloud Database Administrator, Database Engineer, and Database Manager. Titles and responsibilities vary by employer, technology stack, and the scale of the systems being supported.

Skills and Qualifications Employers Seek

Employers often look for hands-on experience with database platforms such as Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, or MySQL, along with strong SQL, performance tuning, backup and recovery, and security skills. Familiarity with cloud services, automation, scripting, high availability, disaster recovery, and compliance can also be valuable. Requirements depend on the position and organization.

Find Your Next DBA Opportunity

Use Ladders to explore vetted professional Database Administrator jobs paying $100,000 or more. Review each listing for salary, responsibilities, required technologies, and location or remote-work details, then focus your search on roles that align with your strengths and ambitions.

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$88K - $105K *

Shape the future of mission-critical IT operations by providing expert systems administration and support for enterprise and tactical environments, ensuring seamless functionality and operational read...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $105K *

Manage and maintain local area network systems, ensuring stability and user support. Oversee hardware and software installations, coordinate maintenance, and provide training to users while documentin...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Join us to design and optimize secure data governance frameworks and pipelines using Informatica IDMC. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data quality and compliance across cloud and on...

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

$80K - $100K *

Champion optimal database performance by managing Oracle systems, ensuring data integrity, and leading upgrades. Collaborate with teams to resolve issues and enhance security while maintaining documen...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Champion database excellence by designing, developing, and optimizing SQL Server solutions. Collaborate with application developers to ensure performance and reliability, while maintaining data integr...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of financial operations by optimizing and supporting Workday Financials. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system performance, ensure compliance, and drive strategic...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$78K - $95K *

Elevate your career by providing expert IT infrastructure support, managing complex technical issues, and optimizing systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance user experience and ensure compliance wh...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by ensuring 100% uptime in Data Center operations. Drive process improvements, manage technical aspects, and support customer integrations while leading a team to deliver exceptional...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$117K - $137K *

Pioneer innovative database solutions by managing Oracle and Couchbase environments. Collaborate with teams to enhance performance, ensure reliability, and support critical systems in a dynamic, 24x7...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $120K *

Empower your career with a Senior Database Administrator role, where you'll lead database operations, mentor team members, and ensure high-performance enterprise platforms across multiple environments...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $190K *

Elevate perioperative analytics by developing and maintaining a SQL data warehouse. Collaborate with faculty and researchers to enhance data-driven initiatives, ensuring data security and integrity wh...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Advance your career by managing and optimizing Linux systems, virtual machines, and network infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to ensure reliable services and support both classified and unclassif...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join us to manage and enhance internal and customer environments, ensuring optimal performance of Linux servers, virtual machines, and network infrastructure while supporting both classified and uncla...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform building operations by designing and optimizing BMS and EPMS solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance efficiency, ensure compliance, and provide technical support, driving sustainability...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of data analytics support for U.S. Navy programs, managing knowledge environments and facilitating requirements gathering. Drive improvements in data management effectiveness and stream...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the transformation of enterprise systems architecture and security. Drive automation, optimize infrastructure, and implement zero-trust principles across complex environments while ensuring compl...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enterprise systems architecture and infrastructure modernization. Drive automation, optimize security, and implement zero-trust principles across complex environments while ensuring...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform database management for critical USAF programs by ensuring optimal performance, security, and reliability of enterprise database environments while collaborating with technical teams to enha...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing software systems and applications. Leverage your expertise in application administration to enhance performance, ensure security, and support users across mu...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing and optimizing software applications, ensuring seamless performance and security. Collaborate with teams to support multiple platforms while enhancing user experience throu...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$86K - $181K *

Join a skilled team as a Senior Database Engineer, leading innovative database architectures, optimizing performance for critical applications, and ensuring security compliance in a collaborative Agil...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $135K *

Lead the charge in enterprise systems architecture and infrastructure modernization. Drive automation, optimize security, and implement zero-trust principles across complex environments while ensuring...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $135K *

Innovate robust infrastructure solutions by leading enterprise systems architecture, automation, and zero-trust security implementation across complex environments. Drive strategic initiatives for ope...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Take ownership of complex database systems, collaborating with senior leaders to design, implement, and optimize solutions while providing technical expertise and thought leadership across multiple di...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Empower the mission by managing and optimizing Windows systems for critical Command and Control operations, ensuring seamless integration and support for advanced technology solutions in a dynamic env...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Database Administrator do?question toggle

    A Database Administrator manages and maintains database systems, helping ensure data is secure, available, recoverable, and performant. Duties may include access management, backups, monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Database Administrator jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers commonly seek database platform experience, SQL skills, and knowledge of database security, backup and recovery, and performance tuning. Some roles also value cloud, scripting, automation, and high-availability experience.

  • Which technologies should Database Administrators know?question toggle

    Common technologies include SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, and MySQL. Depending on the role, employers may also seek experience with cloud database services, scripting tools, monitoring platforms, and infrastructure automation.

  • Are Database Administrator jobs available that pay $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Yes. Ladders features vetted professional job opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, including Database Administrator roles. Compensation depends on factors such as experience, location, specialization, and employer.

  • What is the difference between a Database Administrator and a Database Engineer?question toggle

    The responsibilities can overlap. Database Administrators often focus on operating, securing, and optimizing database environments, while Database Engineers may emphasize designing and building data infrastructure and database solutions. Exact duties depend on the employer.