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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$130K - $160K *

Transform data operations by leading our Snowflake platform migration, ensuring security, reliability, and cost efficiency while collaborating across teams to standardize practices and enhance data ma...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $145K *

Champion the design and operation of enterprise-grade cloud services, enabling NASA teams to innovate and deploy applications. Leverage your expertise in Kubernetes and IoT to enhance infrastructure a...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading a high-performing team managing a diverse database estate. Drive innovation, ensure system reliability, and enhance self-service tooling while fostering a culture of accoun...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $140K *

Elevate security practices by designing and managing enterprise-scale secrets management solutions using HashiCorp Vault, ensuring robust authentication and automation across cloud and on-premises env...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $140K *

Elevate data architecture by designing a robust end-to-end platform that integrates telephony and quality data, ensuring data integrity and optimal performance while collaborating with cross-functiona...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $135K *

Optimize enterprise systems by managing and troubleshooting network, server, and storage infrastructure. Collaborate on upgrades, cybersecurity, and user support while maintaining documentation and en...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Empower business innovation by architecting and automating robust database platforms. Collaborate across teams to enhance data provisioning, security, and performance, ensuring scalable solutions that...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's building and scaling Operations & Maintenance for AI infrastructure. Lead high-performing teams, develop strategies, and drive operational excellence across multiple facilities in a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$97K - $126K *

Empower mission success by providing strategic leadership and support as an Operations Analyst. Drive impactful outcomes through effective management of information and analysis products for critical...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Champion data integrity and governance in maintenance systems, enhancing asset management and operational efficiency. Collaborate across functions to drive continuous improvement and support strategic...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Drive operational excellence by leveraging advanced analytics and Power BI to enhance performance insights, support strategic decision-making, and optimize practices across the organization in a colla...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Unlock insights as a Senior Business Analyst, leveraging Power BI to enhance operational performance and drive strategic decision-making across orthodontic practices and corporate stakeholders...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$66K - $132K *

Unlock potential by leading IT projects that enhance healthcare delivery and operational efficiency. Collaborate with diverse teams to manage project lifecycles, ensuring alignment with clinical and s...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Grow your career by managing and optimizing estimating databases while collaborating with the estimating team to enhance project accuracy and efficiency across estimating processes. Bring your experti...

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

$85K - $100K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $145K *

Lead the management of electric distribution projects, ensuring timely delivery and effective stakeholder coordination throughout all phases, from planning to closeout, while maintaining budgetary con...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $180K *

Drive innovative network solutions by troubleshooting complex issues, implementing designs, and enhancing operational efficiencies. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality documentation and lea...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by serving as a critical liaison to enhance university business processes through technical solutions, driving collaboration among departments and ensuring compliance with financial a...

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

$69K - $116K *

Join a team that's driving data solutions to enhance analytics capabilities. You'll engineer and maintain back-end systems while ensuring data quality. This role demands innovative thinking in the ins...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$102K - $209K *

Lead a team overseeing low-voltage infrastructure for hyperscale cloud and AI data centers. Manage installation, vendor coordination, and ensure adherence to quality standards while driving continuous...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $110K *

Contribute to optimizing financial systems as a NetSuite expert, managing configurations, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating with teams to enhance processes and integrations for improved perfor...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$59K - $104K *

Unlock potential by delivering strategic support in managing and optimizing the CMMS for Facilities Management. Collaborate with teams to enhance workflows, improve maintenance practices, and ensure e...

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

$95K - $115K *

Optimize enterprise infrastructure management by leveraging your expertise in NetApp and VMWare. Drive automation and enhance operational efficiency while ensuring security compliance in complex envir...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Oversee technology strategy and operations, ensuring a secure, responsive environment that meets diverse family needs while fostering leadership and operational excellence across all supported locatio...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$96K - $150K *

Elevate federal agency operations by automating complex workflows and scaling cloud infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to ensure resilient, secure, and optimized environments, driving mission-crit...

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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.