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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$118K - $195K *

Champion identity governance operations by leading a dynamic team, ensuring effective execution of identity lifecycle management, access controls, and compliance while driving automation and continuou...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing and maintaining data integrations, reporting solutions, and automation workflows in the financial services sector, leveraging SQL expertise and Agile methodo...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in managing a dedicated team to ensure optimal performance and maintenance of critical data center operations, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration while meeting client...

3 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Drive operational excellence by leading a high-performing team in a critical data center environment, ensuring uptime and continuous improvement while managing client relationships and compliance with...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Drive operational excellence as you lead a high-performing team in managing critical infrastructure. Ensure uptime, foster growth, and enhance processes in a dynamic data center environment. Make a si...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Elevate operational excellence by leading a high-performing team in critical infrastructure management, ensuring uptime and continuous improvement in a dynamic data center environment...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by leading a high-performing team in critical infrastructure. Drive operational excellence and ensure uptime in a dynamic data center environment while fostering growth and continu...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing critical infrastructure operations, ensuring optimal performance and uptime. Oversee a dedicated team, drive continuous improvement, and maintain high standards in a fast-p...

1 week ago

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

$51K - $132K *

Drive technical support excellence by troubleshooting Oracle products, conducting training, and enhancing customer experience through collaboration and automation. Contribute to process improvements a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Empower revenue cycle operations by providing expert Epic HB/SBO support, troubleshooting complex billing issues, and coaching end users during critical post go-live stabilization. Drive operational e...

1 week ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in managing a skilled data engineering team, ensuring quality workflows and establishing data standards. Drive innovative solutions for efficient data ingestion and delivery across ent...

Harrisburg, PARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$101K - $122K *

Unlock the potential of modern technology by managing secure systems and networks, providing hands-on support, and utilizing automation tools to enhance IT operations while ensuring robust security an...

3 weeks ago

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

$225K - $242K *

Pioneer the future of capital markets by managing digital asset products and services. Collaborate across teams to drive innovation, evaluate market strategies, and scale DLT-based business models wit...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$71K - $109K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing data governance practices across investment operations. This role involves implementing solutions, supporting data quality, and fostering a culture of complia...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $130K *

Manage the design and implementation of integrated physical security systems, driving innovative solutions in complex environments while fostering collaboration with clients and stakeholders for enhan...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $100K *

Drive excellence in Microsoft cloud environments by administering identity, access, and security across multiple tenants. Collaborate with IT teams to ensure reliable operations and compliance in a re...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $190K *

Transform the future of AI infrastructure by leading operations and maintenance teams. Drive operational excellence and strategic initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional leaders to ensur...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance data architecture and reporting. Lead abstraction functions, validate data, and drive quality improvement initiatives while fostering a culture of e...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as a Business Systems Analyst, bridging Risk and Data teams. Drive risk-model score ingestion into Snowflake, manage Agile ceremonies, and ensure seamless data governance in a dy...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $135K *

Transform data management by leading nuanced mapping and conversion initiatives, ensuring seamless onboarding and operational excellence in a collaborative environment focused on accurate financial da...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$96K - $136K *

Lead the charge in delivering complex enterprise data initiatives, ensuring strategic alignment across teams. Your role will involve planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement, driving succ...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$109K - $122K *

Drive continuous improvement of the Customer 360 Salesforce platform, ensuring reliability and alignment with business needs. Collaborate with teams across the Americas to optimize user experience and...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of end-user computing services, ensuring high-quality IT support through effective management of MSP operations, performance metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives across multi...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $175K *

Transform IT operations by establishing automated, self-service systems while ensuring ISO compliance. As a crucial partner across functions, you'll enhance security protocols, streamline workflows, a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive your career forward as a Senior Business Analyst, collaborating with cross-functional teams to consolidate payment gateways and enhance the US Payments landscape through innovative solutions and...

CanadaRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.