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 - $90K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring the reliability and security of operational technology systems. This entry-level role involves monitoring, maintenance, and support tasks, providing a solid fo...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Elevate your career by leading data architecture initiatives that drive innovation and AI transformation. Shape enterprise data strategies, enhance guest experiences, and develop a high-performing tea...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$90K *

Empower progress at a dynamic IT support role, delivering Tier 1 & 2 assistance, managing onboarding/offboarding, and ensuring top-notch customer service while supporting ongoing projects and maintain...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Elevate data management by ensuring the reliability and quality of enterprise data. Collaborate with teams to enhance data processes, support investment operations, and drive continuous improvement in...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$62K - $104K *

Help us enhance our cybersecurity posture by managing data security for servers, applications, and endpoints. This advanced IT role involves incident response, proactive troubleshooting, and continuou...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Elevate data governance capabilities to ensure trusted data and responsible AI. Lead a team to implement standards, enhance data quality, and foster collaboration across business units, driving innova...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's pivotal in managing secure messaging systems for defense. Oversee daily operations, enhance high-availability solutions, troubleshoot incidents, and ensure seamless communication ac...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing and implementing complex Oracle database applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize data integration and performance, ensuring alignment with data...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$88K - $105K *

Optimize network security and infrastructure by leading assessments, implementing solutions, and ensuring robust protocols. Collaborate with teams to enhance system performance and manage disaster rec...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering expert database solutions across multiple platforms. You'll engage with clients, optimize performance, and implement high availability strategies while colla...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in delivering expert database solutions across multiple platforms. Collaborate with clients to optimize performance, implement high availability, and manage migrations, ensuring seamle...

Raleigh, NCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$74K - $148K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring seamless hardware installation and troubleshooting. Leverage your expertise to monitor systems, analyze incidents, and provide technical support while fosterin...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading data strategy and analytics for a multi-site healthcare organization, transforming complex data into actionable insights that drive growth and enhance operational efficienc...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$125K - $195K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing enterprise VDI and cloud systems. Leverage your expertise in Windows administration and virtualization to ensure system reliability, troubleshoot complex iss...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $130K *

Empower your career by serving as a key liaison between business and tech teams, enhancing operations through AI and data insights. Collaborate in Agile environments to drive improvements and deliver...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $130K *

Join a team that's enhancing decision-making through AI and automation. As a Business Systems Analyst, you'll bridge business needs and technology, driving operational improvements and supporting Agil...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Optimize enterprise applications and integrations, ensuring security and reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance workflows and manage cloud environments, vendor relationships...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $100K *

Champion the enhancement of our Configuration Management Database, ensuring data accuracy and governance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve service visibility and support IT Service M...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $109K *

Empower your career as a Tier III Administrator, providing essential technical support for Global Video Services integration. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot issues, enhance customer satisfacti...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $109K *

Shape the future of video services by providing Tier III technical support, troubleshooting, and enhancing user satisfaction. Collaborate with teams to resolve issues and maintain operational metrics...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Elevate your career by managing and optimizing database environments, ensuring performance and reliability in Azure SQL and Snowflake. Collaborate with teams to design scalable solutions while enhanci...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Lead implementation projects by managing timelines, budgets, and deliverables, ensuring client satisfaction and adherence to standards. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver software solutions in...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$102K - $209K *

Advance critical low-voltage infrastructure and controls integration by leading teams, ensuring installation quality, and driving operational readiness across multiple sites. Collaborate with vendors...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $90K *

Support and enhance the computing environment for engineering, managing Linux servers and technology for instruction and research. Collaborate with faculty and staff to ensure robust systems for effec...

4 weeks ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by analyzing complex data and engineering challenges to enhance software solutions. Collaborate with teams to optimize workflows, develop robust applications, and ensure alignment wit...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.