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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$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in elevating client database performance through proactive tuning, architecture guidance, and strong relationship management. Act as a trusted advisor while optimizing cloud-native sol...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $100K *

Drive excellence in SQL database administration, ensuring optimal performance and reliability for enterprise environments through proactive maintenance, troubleshooting, and collaboration with technic...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $170K *

Accelerate progress at data governance by managing Informatica and Mulesoft platforms. Drive configuration, integration, and support for AWS GovCloud services, ensuring optimal performance and complia...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $149K *

Elevate database solutions by overseeing design, implementation, and security of diverse environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high performance and integrity of databases in...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive excellence in IT Risk Management, enhancing database operations and supporting application teams through proactive maintenance and innovation, while ensuring compliance and high-performance stan...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to the administration and support of Oracle database environments, managing performance, backups, and recovery processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure database stabilit...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock your potential as a Lead Database Administrator, managing SQL Server and AWS cloud databases. Collaborate across teams to optimize performance, ensure reliability, and drive transformations in...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $120K *

Shape the future by optimizing database performance to ensure reliability and efficiency across mission-critical applications. Collaborate with teams to drive continuous improvements and implement bes...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Grow your career with a leading role in Windows systems administration, providing critical support for enterprise Microsoft environments. Engage in advanced troubleshooting, security hardening, and ma...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $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

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $155K *

Join a team that's responsible for managing the performance, security, and availability of diverse database platforms in both on-premises and cloud environments, while ensuring operational efficiency...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $157K *

Lead the charge in AWS database modernization for healthcare applications. Engage in SQL Server upgrades, optimize costs, mentor teams, and ensure compliance while enhancing the overall database strat...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer infrastructure and database solutions, ensuring optimal performance, security, and compliance for healthcare clients. Lead a technical team, manage budgets, and drive project governance while...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Advance your career by designing and maintaining complex databases while ensuring their performance, security, and reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor junior developers in...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$168K - $210K *

Redefine database reliability through innovative engineering, driving platforms' scalability and performance while mentoring teams and enhancing operational excellence in a dynamic sports betting envi...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Grow your career with impactful database administration, ensuring operational stability while driving a migration to Amazon Aurora. Collaborate in a dynamic team to uphold critical government revenue...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Champion data integrity by managing database systems, optimizing performance, and implementing security measures. Play a vital role in troubleshooting and modifying databases to support organizational...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $135K *

Redefine database reliability as you enhance SRE practices across multiple platforms. Collaborate with peers to improve monitoring, disaster recovery, and incident response for critical database syste...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$135K - $160K *

Shape the future of data architecture by optimizing legacy systems and designing AI-native infrastructures. Lead modernization efforts and drive innovative solutions that enhance performance and suppo...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$97K - $132K *

Join a dynamic team as you develop and support database systems facilitating secure public access to court records. Utilize your expertise in Informix and MySQL to enhance critical case management sys...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$111K - $150K *

Shape the future of innovative database management solutions by providing expert oversight and support for high-availability environments. Leverage your experience to enhance performance, drive effici...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion the design and development of BI solutions for our dynamic Life Science Data Platform, utilizing TIBCO Spotfire and Power BI to deliver actionable insights while mentoring others and establis...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join us to oversee Oracle database functions, ensuring reliability and compliance with security standards. Collaborate on design, maintain systems, and enhance performance while delivering exceptional...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $158K *

Lead the maintenance and optimization of Oracle databases to enhance operational efficiency in a dynamic ERP environment supporting Marine Corps logistics and supply chain management...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $133K *

Champion the automation of deployment processes for Oracle applications, driving a seamless DevSecOps culture. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in operational wor...

US-AnywhereRemote

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.