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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$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...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $130K *

Optimize cloud database platforms by managing services across AWS and Azure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high availability, enhance performance, and enforce security standards fo...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$72K - $95K *

Elevate our Salesforce platform by supporting users, enhancing functionality, and driving automation. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver effective solutions and ensure data quality while optimiz...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Optimize our core infrastructure strategy by leading teams in data center, cloud, and network engineering. Drive operational stability and scalability while aligning technology with business goals to...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Drive the strategy for data center, cloud, and network engineering while ensuring operational stability and scalability. Lead high-performing teams to modernize infrastructure and align technology wit...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a Database Engineer/Developer, specializing in PostgreSQL. Drive database operations, optimize performance, and support application development in a hybrid-remote environment, e...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by managing and supporting technology infrastructure systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability while collaborating with a dynamic technical team to drive innovation and en...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Inspire innovation by collaborating with a dynamic team to enhance user experience through robust IT infrastructure management and support, driving operational excellence in a fast-paced environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Reimagine global file-sharing services as you maintain stability and performance. Collaborate with a diverse team across time zones to enhance storage solutions and automate operational tasks in a dyn...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$108K - $119K *

Optimize Toronto Public Health's Oracle-based data warehouse by administering, sustaining, and enhancing analytics services. Collaborate with IT and business teams to ensure reliable data solutions in...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$100K - $140K *

Unlock potential by leading the administration and security of critical technology platforms. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance operational excellence and drive continuous improvement in a dyna...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$75K - $100K *

Innovate user experiences by managing and enhancing the Salesforce platform. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into effective solutions, ensuring data quality and user adoption...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Unlock your potential by managing critical aviation logistics systems, supporting Navy Reserve operations, and ensuring seamless IT infrastructure across multiple locations. Join a dynamic team dedica...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $90K *

Join the charge in optimizing enterprise systems by managing complex infrastructures, supporting project teams, and driving innovation in healthcare technology. Collaborate effectively to ensure seaml...

Vaughan, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$90K - $110K *

Transform operational insights into actionable database solutions. Leverage your expertise in database management and business analysis to enhance decision-making processes within a shipyard-focused p...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Transform IT operations by managing infrastructure, providing support, and enhancing system reliability. Engage in troubleshooting, problem resolution, and improving system performance for effective d...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate database operations and backup strategies for a major automotive client. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal performance and disaster recovery in a dynamic AWS environmen...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.