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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$80K - $95K *

Manage and optimize the SharePoint environment, ensuring seamless functionality and user accessibility while maintaining security and performance aligned with organizational goals...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$116K - $143K *

Champion data integrity by ensuring accuracy and governance, enabling impactful business analytics solutions and driving consistent data quality across the organization through mastery of data process...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Empower your career by managing enterprise IT infrastructure, ensuring secure operations across diverse environments. Collaborate with IT teams to adapt to evolving technologies and drive reliability...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team as a key technical resource, ensuring operational excellence and system reliability within IBM infrastructure while collaborating with cross-functional teams...

Louisiana, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $120K *

Lead SAP Basis initiatives, managing installations, upgrades, and support across diverse environments. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational efficiency and drive improvements in SAP landscapes...

Sherbrooke, QCIn-Person

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$70K - $120K *

Take ownership of SAP Basis activities, managing installations, upgrades, and troubleshooting across the SAP landscape. Collaborate with teams to ensure operational excellence and drive improvements i...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring database and application reliability. This role focuses on diagnosing outages, coordinating recovery efforts, and supporting enterprise IT operations to mainta...

Chicago, ILRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Advance your career by supporting critical Navy data management initiatives. Collaborate with teams to ensure accurate reporting and enhance software tools, contributing to the success of the Chemical...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $90K *

Support and optimize technology systems while managing user accounts and integrations. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement solutions, troubleshoot issues, and enhance operational efficiency in...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Unlock the potential of data by designing and optimizing pipelines, ensuring seamless data movement, collaboration across teams, and adherence to enterprise standards in this pivotal role focused on l...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $140K *

Champion the maintenance and security of medium-sized secure networks, ensuring compliance with DoW regulations while collaborating with a dedicated team to support client needs and enhance system per...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $121K *

Unlock potential by leading database management initiatives to enhance data security, integrity, and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize database architecture and support...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Drive strategic CRM initiatives and enhance admissions technology to optimize recruitment and enrollment processes. Lead a team in developing effective communication strategies and analytics to improv...

5 days ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by designing and optimizing Oracle database environments. Collaborate with clients to implement solutions, ensuring performance and reliability while aligning data architecture wit...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $175K *

Transform Linux infrastructure by leading a dedicated team to ensure robust system performance, security, and availability while enhancing automation and troubleshooting efforts across complex environ...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in enhancing IT systems for NASA programs, ensuring optimal performance and security across Windows, Linux, and cloud environments. Collaborate with technical teams to support infrastr...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in designing and managing our complex data architecture, ensuring robust event sourcing, efficient data processing, and AI preparedness. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Empower growth by leading Oracle Managed Services sales and strategy. Drive new business, build executive relationships, and enhance service offerings while collaborating with cross-functional teams t...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $120K *

Advance IT infrastructure solutions by collaborating with teams to resolve incidents, assess systems, and optimize performance. Drive efficiency through automation and ensure compliance while managing...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion the future of database management by overseeing Oracle environments, ensuring optimal performance, and leading a skilled team. Collaborate across departments to maintain data integrity and su...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Engage in critical systems administration to enhance application capabilities, support intelligence operations, and ensure seamless IT service delivery across diverse platforms and environments, contr...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Manage and optimize Linux and Windows systems, ensuring compliance and user support. Drive automation and infrastructure management using modern tools while collaborating with teams to enhance perform...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $102K *

Lead the charge in defining and advancing enterprise data architecture to support analytics, reporting, and digital transformation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable, secure...

Today

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

$104K - $136K *

Champion data integrity and operational excellence in specialty pharmacy services. Lead data lifecycle management, enhance reporting capabilities, and collaborate across teams to ensure reliable data...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $175K *

Deliver expert analysis and support for mainframe capacity management across multiple systems, ensuring effective resource utilization and reporting while driving improvements in performance and effic...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.