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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$100K - $120K *

Empower our infrastructure by managing enterprise storage and backup solutions. Collaborate with global teams to resolve complex incidents and ensure the reliability of critical technology services th...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$104K - $155K *

Transform middleware administration for critical banking platforms, ensuring production stability and compliance. Collaborate with teams to deliver enterprise projects, enhance infrastructure, and pro...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$104K - $155K *

Unlock potential by delivering middleware solutions for critical banking platforms. Collaborate with teams to ensure production stability, implement enterprise projects, and provide expert support in...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$104K - $155K *

Reimagine middleware administration for critical banking platforms, ensuring production stability and compliance. Collaborate with teams to deliver enterprise projects, enhance infrastructure, and pro...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$104K - $155K *

Join us in shaping the future of middleware solutions, ensuring stability and compliance across critical banking platforms while driving innovation and efficiency in deployment and support processes...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's advancing data governance and platform modernization initiatives, bridging business and technology to enhance decision-making and drive strategic transformation across the organizat...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$198K - $215K *

Pioneer data center modernization efforts by assessing infrastructure, ensuring compliance, and providing expert guidance to enhance operational capabilities and security for mission-critical systems...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$103K - $218K *

Pioneer robust infrastructure solutions across cloud and hybrid environments, ensuring seamless integration between operations and development teams. Drive system design, security, and automation to e...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing Solaris and Linux systems in a federal environment. Leverage your expertise in storage, security, and patch management to ensure high availability and compli...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Deliver comprehensive storage support across multiple sites, enhancing performance and reliability in a high-performance, multi-vendor environment. Troubleshoot issues, conduct capacity planning, and...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by providing expert storage support across diverse sites, enhancing performance in a multi-vendor environment. Troubleshoot, optimize, and ensure reliability in high-performance st...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential as a Systems Administrator, managing enterprise server environments, enhancing system performance, and collaborating with technical teams to ensure operational excellence and sec...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$94K - $107K *

Transform data governance operations by driving process adoption, supporting data stewards, and enhancing governance tools. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance, improve workflows, and leverage...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing business applications and systems. You'll provide critical support, manage integrations, and ensure compliance while collaborating with various stakeholders...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join our team to manage and support critical business applications, ensuring seamless integration and compliance. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance system performance while upholding our value...

Val-d'or, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$81K - $115K *

Advance your career by leading system requirements for Marketing Enablement initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance customer engagement and optimize solutions, driving data-driven insigh...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of technology and operations by leading enterprise systems strategy, ensuring reliability and modernization of core applications, and fostering collaboration ac...

1 week ago

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

$83K - $101K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing change management processes. Leverage your expertise in document releases and support engineering teams while utilizing tools like Jira and MSTeams to enhanc...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $214K *

Shape enterprise data architectures by leveraging your expertise in Databricks and modern cloud platforms. Collaborate with clients to design scalable solutions that drive analytics, AI/ML, and data g...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$91K - $187K *

Take ownership of critical power generation projects, ensuring 99.999% reliability in data center operations. Lead initiatives from concept to execution, collaborating across teams to enhance system r...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $150K *

Unlock potential by enhancing our PostgreSQL database for a high-volume legal services platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance, ensure data integrity, and automate ma...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $180K *

Drive enterprise-wide Database Security and Data Obfuscation initiatives, leading a hybrid team to protect sensitive data across on-prem and cloud environments. Collaborate with stakeholders to align...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing Workday systems, ensuring seamless operations and user support. This role involves configuration, troubleshooting, and reporting, providing a vital link betw...

Denver, CORemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $115K *

Empower your career by managing Workday operations, ensuring data accuracy, and supporting HR processes. Collaborate with teams to optimize system functionality and enhance user experience in a dynami...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Lead the maintenance and support of operating systems and infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and uptime. Engage in system upgrades, troubleshooting, and documentation to enhance IT operation...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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.