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.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
Locations
caret down
More
1
caret down

$158K - $200K *

Unlock potential by engaging with trading teams to develop risk and P&L tools. In this front-office role, you'll enhance application performance and system stability, making a significant impact in th...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Champion agile excellence as a Scrum Master Associate Director, guiding squads to deliver impactful results. Lead ceremonies, remove impediments, and foster best practices while ensuring governance an...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Partner with us to lead agile transformations, facilitate squad delivery, and enhance project governance. As a servant leader, you'll coach teams, manage JIRA processes, and drive best practices in a...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$74K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing national security through innovative IT solutions. As a Jr System Administrator, you'll provide essential Tier 1 support, troubleshoot issues, and ensure opti...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $171K *

Champion technology innovation and lead a skilled team to enhance IT systems, ensuring effective support and strategic planning for statewide initiatives while fostering a collaborative environment fo...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $171K *

Lead technology innovation by managing IT systems and staff, ensuring effective support and strategic planning for statewide initiatives. Drive performance and training while overseeing a hybrid work...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career as a Product Owner, driving Agile execution and roadmap development for Retirement and Government Savings programs. Collaborate with teams to prioritize backlogs, engage customers...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Lead the execution of product vision as a Product Owner, driving Agile teams to prioritize and deliver high-value features while fostering strong relationships with stakeholders in a dynamic environme...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential by collaborating with clients to transform enterprise data into actionable insights through advanced analytics, dashboard development, and strategic data management...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role ensuring endpoint security and compliance, enhancing AI infrastructure, and managing cloud-based IT operations while supporting a hybrid workforce with proactive s...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive successful IT project delivery by bridging communication between stakeholders and technical teams. Own requirements analysis, manage project scope, and enhance IT processes to align business nee...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$98K - $109K *

Elevate your career by managing and optimizing our Power Platform and Microsoft 365 Copilot services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure, efficient operations while driving innov...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing innovative technology solutions that meet complex business needs across HR, Finance, and other corporate systems, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture best prac...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K - $95K *

Partner with us to enhance digital banking experiences by analyzing requirements, defining user stories, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, member-centric solutions that...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$98K - $109K *

Unlock potential by managing and optimizing low-code solutions and AI tools. Collaborate with teams to ensure secure, efficient operations of Microsoft Power Platform and Microsoft 365 Copilot, drivin...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$93K - $140K *

Transform complex Azure and hybrid infrastructure solutions by designing, implementing, and optimizing systems. Lead projects, establish technical standards, and mentor engineers while ensuring high a...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$90K - $157K *

Engineer robust Exchange and security solutions, enhancing collaboration services. Drive modernization of mail flow, integrate security, and support operational resilience for technical users while le...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$57K - $118K *

Unlock potential by guiding a team in data center operations, ensuring optimal performance through mentoring, troubleshooting, and adherence to best practices. Collaborate across technical and non-tec...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$57K - $118K *

Shape the future of data center operations by mentoring technicians, overseeing hardware maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Collaborate across teams to enhance system reliabil...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$57K - $118K *

Partner with us to enhance data center operations by leveraging your expertise in infrastructure support, troubleshooting, and process improvement. Drive efficiency and innovation while collaborating...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$57K - $118K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee data center operations, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. Collaborate with technical teams, mentor staff, and implement solutions to enhance infrastructure r...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$106K - $133K *

Transform large-scale software engineering projects by leading design, development, and implementation efforts. Collaborate with teams to enhance technology services and mentor junior engineers, ensur...

2 weeks ago

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

$130K - $155K *

Champion enterprise-level DevOps and Platform Engineering initiatives, driving modernization and automation across teams. Establish engineering standards and build scalable, secure cloud platforms whi...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $105K *

Transform the management of IT assets by overseeing inventory control, ensuring compliance, and maintaining system integrity. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational efficiency and support criti...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $120K *

Transform financial services by leveraging your analytical expertise to guide clients through complex challenges, ensuring successful project delivery from discovery to implementation while collaborat...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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.