High-Paying Senior Database Administrator Jobs

Find the best high-paying Senior Database Administrator jobs on Ladders! Our platform offers the opportunity to join the ranks of seasoned professionals in the field, handling critical data operations for top companies. Take the next step in your career today.

Responsibilities of a Senior Database Administrator

As a Senior Database Administrator, you'll be tasked with managing and organizing enterprise databases, ensuring their performance, security, and troubleshooting any issues that may arise. You'll often create and implement database security protocols to protect vital company information.

Skills Required

Typically, skills in SQL, database architecture, data security, and performance tuning are crucial for these roles. Strong understanding of backup procedures, disaster recovery plans, and knowledge in cloud platforms like AWS or Azure would also be highly beneficial.

Advancement Opportunities

There are plenty of room for growth in the database domain, with positions such as Database Architect, Data Manager, and Chief Data Officer awaiting successful Senior Database Administrators.

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$100K - $130K *

Champion the stability and performance of our database platform, managing deployments, maintenance, and functionality enhancements, while mentoring junior DBAs and providing expertise across teams to...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$99K - $124K *

Take ownership of performance tuning and optimization initiatives for Oracle databases, collaborating across teams to enhance architecture and improve query efficiencies, driving a modernized data str...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$132K - $165K *

Join a team that's transforming the way data powers innovation. As a key member, you'll optimize and manage SQL Server and document databases, ensuring performance, security, and collaboration with so...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Drive the future of database management for complex national systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure performance, support scalability, execute disaster recovery strategies, and maintain documentatio...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $166K *

Advance database management and architecture for mission-critical platforms. Ensure high availability, security compliance, and optimal performance while leading incident responses and implementing ro...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $206K *

Advance your career by leading a team of database administrators, enhancing database performance, managing backups, and ensuring system integrity for large federal agencies...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Tackle enterprise application ecosystems management by optimizing Oracle and NetSuite operations. Leverage expertise in database administration and real-time data integration to enhance system perform...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Transform database management by ensuring high performance, reliability, and automation. Collaborate with infrastructure teams while overseeing daily DBA operations for both production and development...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $157K *

Build a robust AWS database strategy by leading the migration from SQL Server on EC2 to RDS. Upskill a dedicated team, optimize costs, and ensure compliance for critical healthcare applications servin...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Lead the transformation of critical data operations by architecting a reliable, scalable data infrastructure using MongoDB Atlas and cloud-native platforms. Drive modernization efforts, ensuring conti...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$119K - $191K *

Transform data solutions as you strategize and implement advanced database architectures. Lead teams to optimize performance, ensure security, and drive efficiency while mentoring junior members in a...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$123K - $164K *

Lead the charge in database management by overseeing SQL Server systems, ensuring optimal performance, compliance, and data integrity while collaborating with stakeholders to deliver effective technic...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $141K *

Unlock your potential as a key player in database development and operations, where you'll enhance Oracle systems, automate processes, and troubleshoot performance issues in a collaborative environmen...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Tackle complex network challenges by designing, implementing, and automating advanced infrastructure solutions while collaborating with IT teams to optimize performance and security for business succe...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $122K *

Join our team to support mission-critical PostgreSQL database operations, optimize performance, and ensure data integrity across enterprise environments. Your expertise in ETL and Oracle administratio...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$204K - $265K *

Contribute to cutting-edge data management solutions as a Senior Systems Engineer, providing pre-sales support and crafting innovative strategies to meet sophisticated customer needs in a dynamic envi...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $195K *

Explore new challenges as you support large-scale infrastructure deployment, validation, and operational reliability, collaborating closely with senior engineers to ensure optimal performance and syst...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $120K *

Manage and optimize Oracle and SQL databases in hybrid cloud settings. Play a key role in performance tuning, backup strategies, and migration initiatives while ensuring secure data operations and hig...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $140K *

Manage complex technical escalations for VMstore products, providing expert resolution and preventing issues in high-pressure environments, while advocating for customer needs to engineering and ensur...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$97K - $207K *

Shape database excellence by designing, optimizing, and managing data across AWS MySQL, Azure TSQL, and Databricks AnsiSQL environments while collaborating with technical teams to ensure data integrit...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $175K *

Optimize platform solutions for complex enterprise challenges, collaborating with a skilled team to drive cloud migrations and DevOps transformations in Azure and AWS environments. Embrace continuous...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $110K *

Drive stakeholder engagement and requirements analysis to enhance Agile workflow management and support mission-critical projects in a dynamic software development environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $145K *

Champion the development and optimization of Oracle databases while leveraging your expertise in SQL and PL/SQL. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to architect robust solutions for high-volume...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Unlock business insights by analyzing complex data to guide decision-making and enhance performance. Collaborate effectively with teams to deliver actionable solutions that improve operational efficie...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Optimize and support the design of robust databases for a large-scale IVR and contact center platform, ensuring high performance, reliability, and scalability while collaborating with cross-functional...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Senior Database Administrator do?question toggle

    A Senior Database Administrator manages and maintains an organization's database systems, includes planning and development of the database, as well as troubleshooting any issues on behalf of the users.

  • What skills are needed for a Senior Database Administrator job?question toggle

    Skills in SQL, database architecture, data security, performance tuning, backup procedures, and knowledge of cloud platforms like AWS or Azure are typically required.

  • What are the career opportunities for a Senior Database Administrator?question toggle

    Senior Database Administrators can advance to positions like Database Architect, Data Manager, and Chief Data Officer.