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 - $95K *

Partner with us to enhance patient scheduling and access through Epic Cadence. Collaborate with clinical and operational teams to optimize workflows, manage provider templates, and improve overall pat...

Green Bay, WIRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming data into actionable insights, driving value for clients through advanced financial modeling and analysis in complex business scenarios, while managing pro...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $118K *

Reimagine client engagement by managing Charles River IMS systems, ensuring seamless operations and expert support. Collaborate with teams to deliver top-tier service, enhance performance, and drive c...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Empower secure enterprise environments by providing expert Windows systems administration, supporting Tier 2 and 3 troubleshooting, and managing system lifecycles in a classified setting...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $160K *

Lead the charge in transforming Air Force maintenance operations by leveraging your Oracle EBS expertise to design innovative solutions, streamline processes, and ensure alignment with strategic goals...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $100K *

Optimize PeopleSoft environments through administration, monitoring, and performance tuning. Collaborate with IT teams to implement solutions, automate tasks, and ensure system health in a 24/7 produc...

1 week ago

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

$85K - $92K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance and secure enterprise infrastructure, ensuring operational stability and modernization of datacenter, server, and network technologies while collaborating with IT leader...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $115K *

Drive your career as a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Administrator, overseeing VDI systems, enhancing performance, and providing expert-level support for user connectivity and applications in a dynam...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Innovate with us to enhance our Java-based applications, ensuring robust production support and seamless migration processes while leveraging cutting-edge technologies like Kubernetes and Couchbase fo...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Drive your career with a key role in enhancing identity and web application security. Collaborate across teams to manage access controls, secure applications, and support compliance initiatives while...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Collaborate with us to deliver advanced Unix systems administration support, ensuring optimal performance and security for critical National Military Command Center systems. Join our dynamic team to i...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Champion cross-functional collaboration to drive customer onboarding and contract execution. Leverage commercial acumen and analytical skills to ensure alignment of customer commitments with business...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Optimize customer agreements by coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business objectives and operational capabilities throughout the customer lifecycle. Drive onboarding, contr...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$113K - $176K *

Accelerate business operations by analyzing, designing, and implementing automated solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance processes using BPLogix and Microsoft Power Automate, driving con...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$126K - $146K *

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4 weeks ago

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

$65K - $123K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing expert DB2 support for mainframe clients. You'll manage database upgrades, maintenance, and performance tuning while ensuring timely solutions to enhance cust...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform Salesforce administration by ensuring optimal platform use, supporting users, and maintaining data integrity. Collaborate with internal teams to resolve issues and enhance functionality, dri...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Champion the evolution of a hybrid IT infrastructure, leading major modernization projects while ensuring optimal performance and security across on-premises and cloud environments. Collaborate with a...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Staffing

$115K - $130K *

Optimize the future of case management by enhancing Salesforce applications, ensuring stability and compliance while supporting federal stakeholders and driving user adoption through effective trainin...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Shape the future of data solutions as a Database Support Engineer, driving customer success through onboarding, technical support, and collaboration with sales teams to enhance product adoption and op...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $102K *

Engage with our team to enhance and administer ServiceNow solutions. Drive the entire application lifecycle from design to deployment, ensuring high-quality delivery and optimal service management for...

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Transform the go-to-market strategy by owning and optimizing HubSpot systems, ensuring seamless integration across Marketing, Sales, and Customer Success to drive measurable business impact and enhanc...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$151K - $224K *

Drive the enterprise data stewardship strategy to enhance data governance, ensure compliance, and empower decision-making across the organization. Collaborate with stakeholders to create a culture of...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in ensuring the stability and security of network systems through effective planning, deployment, and monitoring. Collaborate with teams to resolve issues and provide end-user support...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information 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.