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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$125K - $135K *

Lead the charge in optimizing database infrastructure as a PostgreSQL Database Architect, ensuring integrity, security, and performance while collaborating with developers and users to enhance system...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$72K - $105K *

Execute the deployment and maintenance of Office 365 solutions. Lead a team while managing infrastructure stability and security. Develop KPIs, perform reporting, and resolve complex issues collaborat...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

Join a dynamic team to design and develop Oracle APEX applications, translating business needs into secure, scalable solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders through the full software lifecycle, ensur...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $140K *

Empower the City of Raleigh by leading data governance and management initiatives. Drive the enterprise data roadmap, enhance business intelligence, and cultivate a data-driven culture across departme...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $140K *

Transform the City’s data landscape by leading governance, management, and analytics initiatives. Drive a data-driven culture, oversee a dedicated team, and implement a modern data platform to enhance...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring construction excellence by coordinating activities, collaborating with engineers and contractors, and delivering projects on time and within specifications, al...

Gatineau, QCIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Drive the development of scalable data models and centralized data stores, enhancing reporting capabilities and standardizing database architecture across multiple projects to support NOAA Fisheries...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Champion client success by analyzing business needs, defining requirements, and managing product backlogs. Collaborate with teams to design solutions and ensure alignment with customer expectations th...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$102K - $209K *

Join us to lead onsite execution of low-voltage and cabling projects, ensuring quality and readiness throughout installation, integration, and startup phases. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$84K - $138K *

Join our dynamic team as you tackle complex technology challenges, enhancing workflows with innovative solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders, manage diverse projects, and drive the implementation o...

3 weeks ago

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

$108K - $135K *

Elevate the enterprise data landscape by leading a dynamic IT data team, ensuring strategic governance, and driving digital transformation initiatives to enhance data accessibility and AI readiness ac...

Guelph, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

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

$114K - $136K *

Transform data integrity processes to enhance risk management systems. Collaborate on complex data initiatives within a fast-paced environment, ensuring compliance and delivering high-quality technolo...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $100K *

Join a dynamic team as you drive data integrity and enhance client reporting through Addepar. Leverage your analytical skills and operations experience to support private investment processes and coll...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$62K - $103K *

Shape the future of client relationships by leading global capital markets administration for high net-worth clients. Drive strategic decisions, enhance client experiences, and ensure compliance while...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$89K - $89K *

Elevate your career by engineering innovative systems administration solutions. Play a key role in managing server installations, virtualization, and storage while ensuring security and operational ex...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $135K *

Join a dynamic team to optimize cloud infrastructure and enhance DevOps practices. Leverage your expertise in Azure, Terraform, and CI/CD to drive efficiency and innovation across engineering processe...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Empower our team by supporting and enhancing enterprise applications. Ensure optimal application performance, facilitate user engagement, and foster cross-functional collaboration for continuous impro...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $110K *

Champion critical UNIX systems support and enhance mission capabilities for a vital government program. Collaborate to ensure high availability, security, and performance across complex environments w...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$92K - $123K *

Lead the charge in optimizing and securing Databricks environments on AWS. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data modernization initiatives, ensuring a robust platform for analytics a...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Deliver advanced technical support for desktop, server, and cloud environments, ensuring optimal performance and security. Mentor junior staff while resolving complex issues and enhancing client satis...

California, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing IT infrastructure and support. As a Systems Administrator, you'll enhance client environments through advanced technical solutions, mentoring, and exceptiona...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career as a Systems Administrator, providing expert support across desktop, server, and cloud environments. Collaborate with teams to resolve complex issues, mentor junior staff, and enha...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Drive quality and compliance by managing global CSV projects, ensuring effective validation processes, and supporting quality management systems to enhance operational integrity and audit readiness...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Drive operational excellence by leading a team in database administration and enterprise application support, ensuring system reliability, performance, and security while fostering a culture of contin...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential as you lead IT initiatives, enhance client partnerships, and drive technology solutions across diverse environments. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver exceptional servic...

3 weeks ago

  •   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.