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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$90K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to optimize and manage database solutions for critical projects, ensuring data integrity and availability while collaborating across diverse teams to tackle complex challenges and...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$136K - $177K *

Empower the development process by enhancing CI/CD pipelines and implementing AI tooling, fostering seamless workflows. Collaborate with teams to ensure operational excellence and drive innovation in...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Drive the technical infrastructure for an SDMS upgrade program, overseeing environment readiness, network security, application support, and operational stability to ensure seamless integration and op...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Analyze and implement robust data strategies, ensuring reliable pipelines and actionable insights while collaborating closely with cross-departmental leaders to enhance data governance and drive busin...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Advance your career by designing and developing high-quality software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate, optimize, and maintain scalable applications within Agile environm...

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1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$113K - $154K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $145K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $145K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $120K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Facilitate Agile transformation by leading Scrum teams in delivering secure, efficient DevSecOps solutions, aligning development, security, and operations with mission objectives, and promoting collab...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $250K *

Innovate the next generation of high-performance Lustre capabilities, collaborating with senior engineers to optimize storage infrastructure through hands-on development, feature design, and scalabili...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $120K *

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Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Engage deeply with customers to resolve technical challenges and optimize their network management using NetBox. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product adaptation and success while...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$77K - $120K *

Optimize project management for key infrastructure initiatives, ensuring timely execution and compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver high-quality engineering solutions and drive strategi...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$64K - $107K *

Shape strategies and elevate outcomes by leading complex operational initiatives, collaborating internally and externally to drive system efficiencies and solution enhancements, while ensuring complia...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $130K *

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6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$185K - $232K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $95K *

Join a team that ensures secure, compliant IT operations for mission-critical services. As a System Administrator, you'll manage server environments, support cybersecurity protocols, and collaborate w...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Oversee system design and integration across multi-tier applications, ensuring scalable solutions in DevSecOps CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate with teams to deliver secure, reliable architectures while g...

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6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$155K - $244K *

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Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $150K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$102K - $126K *

Champion customer success by leveraging your expertise in cloud, networking, and Linux technologies to provide exceptional technical support, enhance operational efficiencies, and mentor team members...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$111K - $150K *

Deliver intelligent backend services and AI-driven solutions, leveraging Java expertise and workflow orchestration to automate processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance scalability...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.