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.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
Locations
caret down
More
1
caret down

$119K - $140K *

Transform enterprise engineering solutions by leading cross-functional teams to enhance system performance, reliability, and scalability, fostering innovation across multi-platform infrastructures for...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$119K - $140K *

Lead the development of enterprise engineering solutions, enhancing platform performance and reliability. Oversee cross-functional teams to drive system improvements while evaluating product offerings...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$119K - $140K *

Elevate enterprise engineering solutions by supervising cross-functional teams focused on system enhancements that improve reliability, scalability, and performance for business and infrastructure ser...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$119K - $140K *

Lead the charge in developing multi-platform enterprise engineering solutions, supervising cross-functional teams to enhance system performance, reliability, and scalability while evaluating new produ...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$119K - $140K *

Tackle enterprise engineering solutions with a focus on multi-platform systems, driving enhancements for performance, reliability, and scalability while leading cross-functional teams to create effect...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Transform database administration by overseeing enterprise platforms, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and security for mission-critical applications across hybrid environments. Drive initia...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Support healthcare data platforms by leveraging your expertise in SQL Server and PostgreSQL. Collaborate with customers and engineering teams to enhance performance, reliability, and automation. Devel...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$92K - $114K *

Manage and optimize SQL Server databases to enhance Finance Systems' performance, ensuring reliability, compliance, and security in a collaborative environment through effective integration and automa...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $114K *

Engage as a Senior Database Administrator to enhance Finance System performance and security. Oversee SQL Server databases, ensuring data integrity while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $114K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior DBA to enhance performance, reliability, and security across Finance Systems and enterprise data. Collaborate to optimize integrations and drive modernization in a comp...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $114K *

Shape the future of our Finance Systems by managing SQL Server databases, optimizing performance, and enhancing security. Collaborate effectively within a compliance-driven environment to ensure relia...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $190K *

Grow your expertise in database administration by managing diverse systems, ensuring reliability and performance. Lead the charge in monitoring strategies, optimizing environments, and supporting a pr...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Oracle Database Admin/Engineer, leveraging your expertise to develop and implement robust database solutions while supporting enterprise-level operations and ensuring t...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $200K *

Champion cutting-edge Oracle database solutions, leveraging 10+ years of expertise to design, manage, and support enterprise-level database services while fulfilling complex customer needs and enhanci...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Optimize, maintain, and enhance data environments by leveraging expertise in CloudSQL/PostgreSQL and MongoDB, ensuring reliability, performance, and security in a dynamic, remote setting while collabo...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing database performance and security within a remote team, ensuring high availability and compliance across various environments while mentoring developers and driving innov...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Take ownership of critical databases by leading strategic enhancements and ensuring optimal performance. Drive tech upgrades, maintain security, and foster communication between teams to meet high ser...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $170K *

Innovate your career as a Senior Database Administrator, ensuring reliability, security, and performance of critical database platforms while leading enhancements and disaster recovery efforts. Partne...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to maintaining mission-critical SQL databases, ensuring optimal performance and security. Your expertise will support crucial federal systems and empower operations to pro...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $165K *

Advance your career as a Database Administrator SME, ensuring database integrity and optimizing mission-critical systems for US Space Force's SATCOM operations. Lead troubleshooting and support across...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $140K *

Drive innovation in secure data management systems for national defense while enhancing database integration and modeling strategies. Collaborate with a skilled team at the forefront of technology, em...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$124K - $137K *

Shape enterprise database environments as a Senior Database Administrator, ensuring security, reliability, and performance while leading modernization and optimization initiatives across diverse platf...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Engage your skills to ensure operational stability and performance of mission-critical databases in cloud and hybrid environments. Collaborate across teams to optimize database architectures and imple...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Support the design, maintenance, and security of database environments, ensuring database performance and integrity. Collaborate with teams to enhance systems and facilitate efficient information retr...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Lead the design, management, and optimization of enterprise database systems. Ensure high availability and robust security while collaborating across teams to meet data needs. Enhance performance thro...

1 week 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.