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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$148K - $234K *

Champion data excellence by leading strategic direction and governance for enterprise data domains. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality, accessible data that drives impactfu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$148K - $234K *

Oversee the strategic direction and governance of enterprise data domains, ensuring high-quality, compliant data that drives value across the organization. Collaborate with Data Stewards and Custodian...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$148K - $234K *

Manage the strategic direction and governance of a key data domain, ensuring high-quality, compliant data that drives enterprise value. Collaborate with Data Stewards and Custodians to prioritize effo...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as you ensure the reliability and performance of core Servicing Platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system capabilities while providing advanced technical...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $96K *

Empower your career by driving payroll system optimization and configuration. Collaborate with global teams to enhance user experience and streamline processes, ensuring data integrity and effective s...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$115K - $151K *

Administer and enhance collaboration platforms, ensuring seamless integration and automation across teams. Collaborate with cross-functional departments to optimize workflows and improve operational e...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead our database administration efforts by managing MS SQL and MySQL environments, ensuring optimal performance, security, and availability. Collaborate cross-functionally to align database solutions...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing high-performance storage systems. Leverage your expertise in system administration to enhance reliability and performance across diverse environments while p...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing comprehensive storage support across diverse environments. Take ownership of optimizing system operations and enhancing performance while troubleshooting comp...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of IT infrastructure management in a DoD environment, ensuring robust, secure, and high-performing systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system functionality and m...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by enhancing Azure cloud environments, ensuring security, and automating scaling. Collaborate with DevOps to integrate Azure into CI/CD processes while troubleshooting performance...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing Azure cloud environments, ensuring security, automating scaling, and integrating with DevOps. Drive the migration of legacy infrastructure and implement Windows Virtual De...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $160K *

Unlock potential by managing Windows Server environments, providing technical oversight, and mentoring junior staff. Drive system efficiency through documentation and best practices while ensuring com...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing system performance and security. You'll manage Windows Server environments, mentor junior staff, and implement best practices while ensuring compliance with D...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing and enhancing Windows Server environments, providing expert system administration and security engineering while mentoring junior staff and improving operation...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $140K *

Oversee and enhance the internal IT infrastructure, ensuring reliable support for user accounts, network services, and security. Collaborate with teams to streamline onboarding, offboarding, and IT in...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform the infrastructure landscape by optimizing, securing, and supporting diverse systems across global operations. Leverage your expertise to ensure seamless performance, compliance, and innovat...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $88K *

Join a team that's driving data strategy initiatives by providing essential project coordination and administrative support. Leverage your organizational skills to manage multiple projects and engage...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Lead and enhance Oracle EPM Cloud applications, managing a team to ensure stability, support, and governance while collaborating with Finance and Technology stakeholders to drive continuous improvemen...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by leading a team to enhance Oracle EPM Cloud applications. Drive stability, support, and governance while collaborating with Finance and Technology stakeholders to deliver impactf...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Drive the stability and enhancement of Oracle EPM Cloud applications while leading a team of administrators and engineers. Collaborate with Finance and Technology stakeholders to ensure optimal perfor...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Manage and enhance technology infrastructure, ensuring security and efficiency. Oversee MS servers, Active Directory, and support AI and cloud initiatives while maintaining compliance and monitoring s...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $110K *

Optimize lab infrastructure by supporting servers, networks, and security. Engage in troubleshooting and maintenance to ensure system performance and availability in a dynamic hybrid environment...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$104K - $149K *

Drive innovation as a Senior Oracle DBA, ensuring secure, high-performing database environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational excellence and support mission-critical...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead the assessment and integration of complex applications, enhancing technical solutions and mentoring junior staff while fostering collaboration with various stakeholders and...

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  •   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.