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 *

Optimize database performance and security by managing Oracle databases, executing effective backup strategies, and supporting DevOps collaboration for high availability and continuous delivery...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Architect and implement advanced database solutions, lead initiatives for high availability and performance, optimize systems, and ensure robust security in cloud and on-premises environments while me...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$132K - $165K *

Empower your career with a senior role focused on database management. Optimize SQL Server, Databricks, and document databases to enhance performance, security, and scalability while collaborating clo...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$89K - $116K *

Support database management by optimizing performance, ensuring security and compliance, and collaborating with development teams to enhance enterprise data systems across multiple platforms, includin...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in optimizing Oracle database environments, ensuring peak performance and reliability across Exadata and Standard Edition platforms. Be a vital contributor to database management and a...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Support and optimize AWS RDS databases for large-scale applications. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure performance, reliability, and security, while managing backups, performance tuning, an...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $152K *

Join a team that's dedicated to maintaining high-performing, secure, and scalable database systems. You'll drive automation and improvements in reliability while collaborating with engineering teams t...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading database administration projects. Provide specialized guidance, manage a team, optimize performance, and ensure the reliability of application databases while navigating co...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Empower our IT operations as a Senior Systems Administrator, delivering expert support, managing critical systems, and ensuring secure access across our cloud infrastructures. Play a pivotal role in o...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $175K *

Advance the database landscape by managing complex environments, ensuring optimal performance and availability. Drive modernization initiatives and support critical business operations through innovat...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate progress by leveraging your expertise in data engineering to design and optimize large-scale data solutions that drive performance and scalability across a modern data stack, enabling advan...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $141K *

Architect robust database solutions while driving performance and efficiency in Oracle environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless system transitions and maintain best pra...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Bring your expertise to enhance financial management tools as a lead developer. Collaborate with stakeholders, design MS Access applications, and integrate cloud solutions to modernize critical system...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $150K *

Innovate data solutions as you leverage over 12 years of IT expertise, driving integration and architecture strategies on modern platforms. Collaborate with technical and business teams to optimize da...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Shape the future of database marketing by driving GTM strategies and positioning for EDB Postgres AI. Leverage expertise to influence the buyer journey and enhance product adoption through compelling...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Support a transformative cloud journey by leading AWS database migrations, enhancing operational excellence, and architecting solutions that ensure high availability and performance across OEC's entir...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing Oracle database environments, overseeing design, administration, and performance management while ensuring data integrity and security, supporting developers, and automat...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Shape the future by designing, optimizing, and securing Oracle databases, ensuring high performance and reliability while leading technical projects and mentoring your team to success in a collaborati...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $140K *

Shape database solutions that enhance application performance and stability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and leverage innovative technologies while ensuring high standards of quality, secu...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Shape the future of database management by delivering expert DBA support and automation for global clients. Collaborate remotely with a dynamic team to tackle diverse challenges in a 24/7 environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Lead the management and optimization of Oracle database systems, ensuring security and efficiency while leveraging expertise in Golden Gate replication and Python scripting to support critical data op...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Elevate the performance and security of cloud database environments through expert management of MySQL and AWS services, driving innovative practices and collaboration with cross-functional teams in a...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $120K *

Design and optimize large-scale MySQL databases to enhance performance, scalability, and reliability. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure seamless data architecture and support for ana...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Contribute to impactful database management by overseeing SQL Server systems, ensuring data integrity, security, and performance while optimizing ETL processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $96K *

Contribute to database excellence by optimizing, securing, and managing SQL databases. Mentor junior team members and collaborate across IT to ensure peak performance and reliability of database syste...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.