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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$85K *

Join a team that's designing and developing scalable cloud-native applications. Collaborate with Scrum teams to deliver secure, user-focused solutions using modern technologies like Spring Boot, AWS...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $140K *

Unlock operational excellence by managing 24/7 support and incident response. Drive continuous improvement and ensure platform reliability while collaborating with diverse teams to meet federal compli...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Shape the future of operational excellence by leading 24/7 support coordination, incident management, and service delivery for mission-critical platforms, ensuring reliability and compliance with fede...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K *

Lead the charge in developing scalable, cloud-native applications using modern frameworks and AWS services. Collaborate with Scrum teams to deliver secure, user-focused solutions while managing projec...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing scalable, cloud-native applications. Collaborate with Scrum teams to deliver secure, user-focused solutions using modern technologies like Spring Boot, AWS...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K *

Transform the digital landscape by developing scalable, cloud-native applications. Collaborate with Scrum teams to deliver secure, user-focused solutions using modern technologies like Spring Boot, AW...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Champion the architecture of our data platform, ensuring robust ingestion, modeling, and governance. Collaborate with engineering teams to build scalable solutions that support advanced analytics and...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

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4 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead U.S. engineering efforts for a cloud-based platform, focusing on production support, team management, and process optimization while collaborating across global teams to enhance incident response...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$111K - $139K *

Elevate operational efficiency by leading business systems optimization, enhancing workflows, and driving data-driven decision-making across departments. Collaborate with teams to improve information...

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

$149K - $177K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in architecting and modernizing illustration applications, driving cloud adoption and technical excellence across teams. Collaborate with product and engineering to ensure scalable, re...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $110K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $165K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$90K - $105K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $110K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$83K - $99K *

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

$112K - $137K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$112K - $137K *

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Washington, DCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$112K - $115K *

Lead the charge in enhancing IT service delivery and release management. Drive change management processes, coordinate cross-functional teams, and implement SDLC methodologies to optimize performance...

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

$105K - $130K *

Champion the architecture and cloud delivery standards, guiding client executives through complex digital transformations while leading cross-functional teams to drive innovative solutions and enhance...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $130K *

Lead the architecture and integration standards for complex digital transformations, advising executives on cloud delivery and technical strategy while driving cross-functional collaboration and mento...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining digital transformation by leading architecture and cloud delivery standards. Collaborate with executives and cross-functional teams to drive innovative solutions and ment...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $177K *

Join us to design and automate secure cloud and on-premises environments, enhancing research and software development. Collaborate with teams to optimize infrastructure, streamline workflows, and supp...

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

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.