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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$150K - $180K *

Develop and optimize advanced LLM serving systems, enhancing performance across all pathways. Tackle engineering challenges in AI infrastructure, focusing on efficiency and scalability of retrieval-he...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$159K - $254K *

Accelerate your career by driving effective data governance programs that ensure compliance and quality across multiple business domains. Lead the evolution of data management practices while fosterin...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$116K - $157K *

Transform enterprise communications by leading technical escalations and mentoring engineers. Provide trusted technical leadership, solve complex issues, and strengthen customer relationships in a hig...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading the administration and enhancement of enterprise applications. Collaborate across teams to optimize processes, manage integrations, and ensure the reliability of systems th...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead critical infrastructure operations for the ServiceNow platform, focusing on troubleshooting and support of MID Servers, VM systems, and connectivity. Collaborate with technical teams to ensure op...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of healthcare by leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions. As a Senior Product Owner, you'll align product strategy with execution, ensuring clarity a...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team as you define the technical vision for custom applications, AI, and MarTech projects. Guide solutions from discovery to delivery while leveraging modern tools and mentoring enginee...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$185K - $230K *

Advance your career by ensuring seamless performance of AI systems in diverse environments. Collaborate with customers and teams, automating and maintaining infrastructure for reliability across uncla...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Champion the design and development of cloud infrastructure for clinical trials by owning architecture, driving infrastructure as code, and leading AI tooling adoption. Influence teams through technic...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$94K - $119K *

Lead the enhancement and optimization of Workday Talent management processes, collaborating with HR and IT teams to deliver scalable, strategic HR technology solutions that meet organizational goals e...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to securing Workday HCM by managing user access, configuring security roles, and collaborating with HR and IT teams to enhance data protection and compliance throughout th...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive strategic growth as you unlock new business opportunities in the U.S. Data Center sector. Collaborate with hyperscale clients and enhance market share by leveraging technical capabilities and st...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $135K *

Innovate systems engineering processes and interfaces, ensuring robust design, analysis, and support across teams. Engage with stakeholders to meet project goals, leveraging expertise in technical doc...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Unlock growth by spearheading the go-to-market strategies for a portfolio of B2B SaaS products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape product positioning, drive adoption, and enable sales s...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$170K - $220K *

Transform the landscape of AI infrastructure support by leading cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional customer value and operational excellence. Drive initiatives that enhance performance and...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Champion the future of data solutions by leveraging your 10+ years of expertise in analytics and data management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive impactful decisions and innovations i...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$81K - $122K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing HR data governance and security via Workday. Take ownership of security administration, access management, and compliance to ensure a robust data protection f...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$153K - $215K *

Lead strategic client projects and foster relationships in the data centre sector. Leverage your operational management skills and experience to mentor a diverse team and ensure project delivery withi...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$117K - $157K *

Lead the charge in automating detection and response processes with advanced AI-driven workflows and tools. Collaborate across security teams to enhance operational efficiency and strengthen overall c...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Engage in strategic product management, leading cross-functional teams through the product lifecycle. Drive vision, decision-making, and execution to create high-impact digital products, while mentori...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Partner with us to shape the future of data governance by redefining business definitions and enhancing data asset mapping processes across multiple domains. Collaborate with stakeholders to streamlin...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$157K - $175K *

Deliver innovative solutions as a Senior Salesforce Architect, mentoring teams, enhancing architectural standards, and guiding the evolution of the Product-to-Cash landscape with deep Salesforce exper...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$70K - $92K *

Partner with us to enhance data operations by troubleshooting and resolving technical issues, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving improvements in production support processes. Shape...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive quality assurance as a Senior QA Automation Engineer, enhancing our distributed database platform through designing automated tests, validating features, and improving release processes while wo...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in designing and building a robust Cluster management platform. Collaborate with distributed teams to enhance observability and optimize performance, utilizing Go and modern telemetry...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 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.