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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$86K - $198K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing IT infrastructure. Leverage your expertise in Windows and Linux systems to enhance performance and security while driving innovative solutions in a collabora...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$86K - $198K *

Elevate your career by managing and optimizing IT infrastructure. Leverage your expertise in Windows and Linux systems to enhance performance and security while supporting innovative solutions in a co...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$86K - $198K *

Develop and maintain robust IT infrastructure by managing Windows servers and desktops. Leverage your expertise to optimize performance and security while implementing best practices for scalable remo...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $94K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$72K - $149K *

Unlock potential by managing and securing cloud and hybrid environments, bridging operations and development teams. Drive automation and scalability while ensuring robust security measures and efficie...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$149K - $177K *

Engage in shaping the future of our payments architecture team, supporting critical initiatives and complex technology solutions to drive innovation and efficiency across the organization while collab...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Analyze and maintain Linux-based high-performance computing systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability for mission-critical operations in a national security context. Collaborate with teams...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Optimize mission operations by supporting and maintaining Linux-based high-performance computing systems. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot and enhance system performance on critical national sec...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential by managing IT infrastructure, automating processes, and ensuring system security. Collaborate with teams to optimize deployments and troubleshoot issues, all while staying curre...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $105K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team seeking a System Administrator to manage IT infrastructure, automate processes, and ensure system security while collaborating with development teams to enhance de...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $120K *

Transform your career by joining a dynamic IT Services team as a ServiceNow System Administrator. Collaborate with stakeholders to design and enhance enterprise solutions, ensuring optimal performance...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$145K - $269K *

Elevate your career by designing and optimizing database management systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance performance, ensure high availability, and implement innovative solutions in a dynamic en...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $100K *

Shape the future of field operations by translating business needs into actionable user stories. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance workflow and drive standardization to create measurable opera...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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

$100K - $120K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$109K - $182K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$109K - $182K *

Oversee and optimize enterprise SAP platforms on Microsoft Azure, ensuring reliable operations and governance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance cloud performance and support critical...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $225K *

Drive the analysis and delivery of compliance technology solutions, ensuring effective trade and communications surveillance. Collaborate with stakeholders to meet regulatory obligations and enhance r...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $130K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Optimize data reporting and visualization processes by leveraging advanced Power BI, SQL, and C# skills. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions while managi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$107K - $195K *

Drive the future of database management by overseeing complex SQL environments, ensuring data integrity, optimizing performance, and mentoring junior staff while collaborating with senior management t...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $115K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing secure Windows environments while ensuring compliance and performance. Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to manage vulnerabilities and support mission-crit...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.