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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$138K - $165K *

Architect and execute large-scale data migrations, optimizing Iceberg internals while managing operations across global environments. Implement secure data access controls and design robust security p...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $136K *

Drive operational excellence by leading incident resolution and root cause analysis within a global network. As a critical technical resource, you'll enhance stability and mentor teams for continuous...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Deliver high-performance SQL solutions by optimizing queries, designing scalable databases, and implementing ETL workflows. Collaborate with teams to ensure data integrity and security while supportin...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform data migration processes by leveraging your expertise in SAP and data governance. Collaborate with teams to design, execute, and maintain data solutions while mentoring junior colleagues and...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion IT security compliance as a Sr. System Administrator, leveraging your expertise in Windows and Linux systems. Collaborate with a talented team to enhance security measures and drive impactful...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform IT infrastructure by leveraging your expertise in Windows & Linux system administration, ensuring compliance and security in a dynamic environment. Join a team dedicated to excellence and in...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Unlock the potential of your career as an Enterprise Applications Analyst, where you'll leverage your SAP ABAP skills to design, develop, and support SAP applications, enhancing business processes and...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$159K - $188K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of Linux infrastructure in a hybrid cloud environment. Contribute to architectural design, maintain systems, and automate workflows while collaborating with diver...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$159K - $188K *

Join a dynamic Linux engineering team to design and maintain robust cloud solutions, ensuring system reliability and operational efficiency while collaborating across technical teams to drive innovati...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $125K *

Shape enterprise data solutions by designing robust Master Data Management architectures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data quality and governance, driving innovation in cloud an...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $156K *

Architect robust data solutions that meet Navy governance and security standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to design scalable data models and integration patterns, ensuring compliance and operati...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $93K *

Lead the charge in securing and managing IT network and infrastructure systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure high availability, implement security measures, and support incident response while mai...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$140K - $155K *

Join us in establishing a robust data strategy and architecture for our Data & Analytics Center of Excellence. Collaborate across teams to enhance data solutions, maintain documentation, and ensure ad...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $155K *

Design and implement a comprehensive data strategy, collaborating across teams to enhance data architecture, ETL processes, and reporting solutions, while ensuring adherence to best practices and comp...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$124K *

Innovate legacy Oracle Forms applications by migrating to Oracle APEX, enhancing performance and security. Collaborate in an Agile environment to develop modern solutions, optimize PL/SQL code, and en...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $156K *

Champion enterprise data governance and master data management to ensure data integrity and compliance. Collaborate across teams to establish standards, controls, and accountability, empowering inform...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$152K - $250K *

Transform the Workday ecosystem by serving as the technical SME and governance authority, managing the security, configuration, and cross-module complexities for a robust HRIS supporting a large emplo...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$152K - $250K *

Lead the charge in optimizing Workday governance and configurations for a large-scale HR ecosystem, ensuring security and compliance while managing complex cross-module structures and advising on tech...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Optimize system performance and security for critical applications, ensuring seamless operation and support for diverse environments. Collaborate with teams to enhance network reliability and implemen...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$81K - $115K *

Transform business processes by managing projects, ensuring quality, and maintaining adherence to delivery standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive efficiencies and mitigate risks in a dynami...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $105K *

Transform IT infrastructure management by leading cybersecurity, network systems, and backup solutions. Drive operational excellence and support critical projects while ensuring reliability and securi...

Surrey, BCIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform infrastructure management by establishing standards, leading teams, and ensuring compliance across diverse platforms. Drive modernization and enhance operational efficiency in a multi-site e...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by managing IT systems and infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance, and leading application deployments. Collaborate with teams to design secure, scalable environments while main...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate progress at leading financial institutions by architecting high-performance kdb+ solutions, mentoring developers, and driving innovation in data-intensive environments while collaborating with...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Drive infrastructure excellence by establishing standards and leading teams across networking, servers, and cloud environments. Ensure compliance and scalability while fostering continuous improvement...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.