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 - $175K *

Optimize platform solutions for complex enterprise challenges, collaborating with a skilled team to drive cloud migrations and DevOps transformations in Azure and AWS environments. Embrace continuous...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$97K - $207K *

Shape database excellence by designing, optimizing, and managing data across AWS MySQL, Azure TSQL, and Databricks AnsiSQL environments while collaborating with technical teams to ensure data integrit...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $145K *

Champion the development and optimization of Oracle databases while leveraging your expertise in SQL and PL/SQL. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to architect robust solutions for high-volume...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $140K *

Solve complex challenges as a Senior Site Reliability Engineer, ensuring system reliability and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to automate operations and implement best practices...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $110K *

Drive stakeholder engagement and requirements analysis to enhance Agile workflow management and support mission-critical projects in a dynamic software development environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $130K *

Optimize and support the design of robust databases for a large-scale IVR and contact center platform, ensuring high performance, reliability, and scalability while collaborating with cross-functional...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$185K - $370K *

Advance your career by managing major enterprise accounts and executing strategic sales initiatives. Collaborate with internal teams to deliver innovative solutions while exceeding sales targets and e...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $140K *

Pioneer the enhancement of cloud-based systems as a Senior DevOps Engineer. Collaborate with teams to ensure high availability, optimize performance, and drive automation across infrastructure workflo...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of cloud-native infrastructure, leading Kubernetes and AWS EKS initiatives, while driving automation and platform reliability across SaaS workloads. Inspire teams...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Empower your career by leading security engineering initiatives, developing scalable solutions, and optimizing detection capabilities across multiple domains. Drive impactful changes in a collaborativ...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $145K *

Unlock potential by managing mainframe security for critical operations. Collaborate across teams to implement access control, monitor risks, and ensure compliance with policies while driving efficien...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Drive innovation as you enhance centralized data environments, ensuring timely access to critical financial data. Collaborate within an Agile team to support key national security initiatives through...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $130K *

Unlock your potential in this remote role by designing and managing advanced SQL Server solutions. Collaborate in developing robust business intelligence reports and dashboards, enhancing data integra...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $166K *

Empower enterprise clients by orchestrating relationships and ensuring they realize the full value of their investments. Collaborate with technical and sales partners to drive customer success, retent...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $125K *

Unlock potential by engaging with top data leaders through research and multi-channel outreach. This role offers a path into advanced sales career opportunities while building essential communication...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $95K *

Champion database innovation through engineering, security hardening, and migration support across environments to enhance stability and performance in a remote, collaborative setting...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$103K - $191K *

Champion customer success as a Senior Customer Success Engineer, leveraging technical expertise in data backup and recovery to enhance outcomes for clients. Drive adoption, optimize solutions, and eng...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$143K - $266K *

Lead the development of a cutting-edge Cluster management platform, ensuring robust access control, security, and scalability. Collaborate across teams to drive architectural continuity and mentor eng...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Lead the design and delivery of high-quality, scalable software solutions by mentoring developers, driving code quality, and optimizing performance across modern frontend and backend frameworks...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $185K *

Provide expert database administration for Oracle and PostgreSQL in on-premise and AWS environments. Manage lifecycle support while ensuring efficiency, security, and recovery of databases in a collab...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$148K - $193K *

Manage and oversee full-cycle ICT design for mission-critical data centers and smart buildings. Collaborate with leadership, lead design teams, and develop project specifications. Ensure projects are...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Advance your career by designing and implementing data architectures that enhance clinical operations. Take ownership of ETL pipelines, data quality, and modeling to support analytics and reporting ac...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $200K *

Champion financial excellence by leading controllership operations and global accounting practices. Drive compliance, technical rigor, and operational improvements as you prepare the organization for...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $200K *

Drive global accounting excellence as a Senior Director, overseeing controllership, internal controls, and financial reporting to ensure compliance and support IPO readiness. Lead a diverse team, coll...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$70K - $95K *

Contribute to our systems administration efforts by maintaining server integrity, monitoring network functionality, and resolving technical issues while enhancing user support and ensuring compliance...

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.