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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$80K - $95K *

Optimize project outcomes by leading diverse initiatives in manufacturing, focusing on pharma, biotech, and medical devices. Leverage your expertise to drive success in commissioning, qualification, a...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Join our team as a Project Manager to lead diverse manufacturing projects, ensuring timely delivery and compliance. Leverage your expertise in pharma, biotech, or medical devices to drive success and...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Join us to lead diverse manufacturing projects, ensuring timely delivery and compliance. Leverage your expertise in pharma, biotech, or medical devices to drive success and foster collaboration across...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing diverse manufacturing projects, ensuring timely delivery and compliance. Collaborate with teams to drive success in capital, construction, and qualification initiatives whi...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Elevate project success by leading diverse initiatives in the manufacturing sector. Utilize your expertise in pharma, biotech, or medical devices to drive projects from inception to completion, ensuri...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $90K *

Lead diverse manufacturing projects by developing and implementing strategic plans, ensuring timely delivery and compliance while fostering team collaboration and stakeholder communication...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$79K - $99K *

Elevate your career by overseeing enterprise systems deployment and maintenance. Lead infrastructure projects, mentor junior staff, and implement best practices to enhance system reliability and secur...

Delta, BCIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing cybersecurity-focused systems administration and support for complex Windows and Linux environments, ensuring compliance and security for critical mission sys...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Grow your career with a dynamic sales role focused on developing relationships and driving revenue through comprehensive technology solutions. Leverage your consultative skills to engage customers and...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $300K *

Optimize Azure infrastructure by architecting solutions, implementing CI/CD pipelines, and managing services. Collaborate across teams to ensure security, compliance, and performance while supporting...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $120K *

Optimize business processes by analyzing workflows, gathering requirements, and supporting automation initiatives. Collaborate with senior analysts to enhance efficiency and drive strategic improvemen...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $234K *

Lead the charge in operational governance for power operations, ensuring reliability and compliance across a diverse fleet. Drive continuous improvement and establish frameworks that enhance performan...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $210K *

Drive strategic legal governance initiatives, providing expert counsel to Board Committees and senior executives. Collaborate across teams to enhance governance practices and ensure regulatory complia...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$116K - $264K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by supporting enterprise data governance initiatives. Collaborate with teams to enhance data quality, transparency, and compliance while gaining expertise in metadata management, data...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Grow your career with impactful data governance initiatives, collaborating with teams to enhance data quality and compliance while developing expertise in metadata management and risk assessment...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$193K - $328K *

Drive digital transformation initiatives by leading technical strategy and execution across multiple information systems domains. Collaborate with stakeholders to design innovative solutions that enha...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Empower a high-performing team by leading technical support operations, ensuring exceptional customer service, and driving process improvements in a dynamic environment. Your leadership will enhance t...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Play a key role in leading a dynamic tech team, delivering strategic IT solutions, and enhancing client satisfaction through effective management and innovative technology implementations...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Oversee the development and execution of data governance practices, ensuring data quality and compliance across teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to standardize definitions and enhance accountabili...

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

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.