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 *

Execute and optimize Solaris and Linux systems in a dynamic enterprise environment. Leverage your expertise in storage, backup, and security to ensure high availability and compliance while collaborat...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Manage and optimize enterprise Solaris and Linux systems, ensuring high availability and security. Collaborate with teams to enhance infrastructure and maintain compliance while executing patching and...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Manage and elevate construction projects from handoff to closeout, ensuring safety, budget adherence, and quality assurance. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver successful outcomes while leading...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead day-to-day IT administration, enhancing infrastructure and cybersecurity initiatives while collaborating with engineering teams to streamline operations and drive technical solutions for organiza...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by supporting customer backup and IBM Power environments. Collaborate in a hands-on role to resolve complex incidents, ensure data protection, and maintain system availability acro...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $170K *

Unlock the potential of enterprise data architecture by designing secure, scalable solutions for employee data using Databricks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement governance, compli...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $135K *

Manage customer backup and IBM Power systems, providing Tier 2/Tier 3 support. Ensure data protection, resolve incidents, perform root cause analysis, and maintain service level agreements in a dynami...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing and managing high-performance MongoDB platforms, ensuring resilience and efficiency for enterprise-scale applications. Collaborate with teams to enhance data models and s...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in optimizing and managing high-performance MongoDB platforms, ensuring resilience and efficiency for enterprise-scale applications. Collaborate with teams to enhance data models and s...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $135K *

Drive the optimization and management of high-performance MongoDB platforms, ensuring resilience and efficiency in enterprise-scale environments. Collaborate with teams to enhance data models and supp...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in optimizing and managing high-performance MongoDB platforms, ensuring resilience and efficiency for enterprise-scale applications. Collaborate with teams to enhance data models and s...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$127K - $208K *

Elevate data governance by leading access provisioning operations and technology management. Drive secure, compliant access through RBAC frameworks while fostering team growth and collaboration in a d...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$141K - $231K *

Oversee enterprise-wide data access provisioning and governance technology management, ensuring secure, compliant access through RBAC frameworks. Lead technical teams to enhance operational efficiency...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$141K - $231K *

Lead enterprise-wide data access provisioning and governance operations, ensuring secure, compliant access through RBAC frameworks. Collaborate with technical teams to optimize governance technologies...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$141K - $231K *

Drive enterprise-wide data access provisioning and governance technology management, ensuring secure, compliant access through RBAC frameworks. Lead technical teams in a collaborative environment, enh...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$141K - $231K *

Join a team that's driving data governance excellence by managing enterprise-wide access provisioning operations, ensuring secure and compliant access through advanced RBAC frameworks and cloud data p...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$127K - $208K *

Grow your career with a leadership role overseeing data governance and access provisioning. Drive secure, compliant access through RBAC frameworks while managing technical teams and enhancing operatio...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $135K *

Join our dynamic IT Operations team to enhance technology support across multiple locations. You'll ensure reliable tech experiences, manage endpoint systems, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate on s...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K *

Join a team that's redefining data architecture by designing and implementing robust data infrastructures. Drive innovation in data governance, provenance, and optimization while collaborating with cr...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as you oversee IT operations, user lifecycle management, and security for a growing organization. This hands-on role allows you to set standards and processes while serving as the...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $108K *

Join a team that's dedicated to maintaining critical IT systems and aviation administration. Leverage your extensive experience to support network infrastructure and ensure compliance with security re...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$170K - $220K *

Transform data governance by leading strategic initiatives that enhance data protection, automate processes, and ensure compliance across the organization. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive effec...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$93K - $139K *

Lead and oversee data center projects from inception to completion, coordinating with teams and stakeholders to ensure compliance, quality, and timely delivery. Bring your expertise to drive project s...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by overseeing container integration and automation, supporting Agile development teams, and ensuring system security and compliance. Drive operational excellence through effective mai...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $90K *

Optimize technical support processes by bridging customer needs with engineering solutions, managing complex escalations, and delivering custom SQL and API resolutions to enhance customer satisfaction...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.