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 - $224K *

Help us transform investment technologies by architecting solutions across full stacks in agile teams. Drive innovation and mentor engineers while ensuring compliance in a dynamic, regulated environme...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$112K - $179K *

Innovate and lead software development in maintaining Medicare claims processing systems. Collaborate within an Agile team, enhance core software, and mentor junior developers while ensuring quality a...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Lead IT's AI-first transformation by driving vision, coordinating cross-functional initiatives, and ensuring platform uptime while empowering teams to adopt AI tools effectively across the organizatio...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Advance identity governance by designing and enhancing IAM systems, integrating SailPoint, CyberArk, and Okta solutions to secure access controls, improve automation, and ensure compliance across the...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $164K *

Join a dynamic team leading customer success efforts across the Americas. Drive engagement strategies, optimize customer experiences, and collaborate cross-functionally to enhance satisfaction and bus...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Deliver strategic assessments and solutions for federal information systems, ensuring compliance with NIST RMF and related standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify security gaps and provid...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career as a Senior Pharma Business Analyst, collaborating with Life Sciences clients to drive data and analytics initiatives while translating business needs into actionable solutions, en...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$87K - $161K *

Unlock your potential in a dynamic role focused on advancing security across cloud and hybrid environments. Collaborate with teams to enhance visibility, manage risks, and optimize security processes...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $125K *

Help us enhance our automation solutions and CI/CD processes to optimize feature delivery, guiding cloud infrastructure and documenting practices while mentoring peers in a collaborative environment...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $220K *

Elevate data governance to drive AI product trustworthiness. Lead initiatives to establish ownership, improve data quality, and ensure compliance while collaborating across teams. Influence strategic...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of federal technology by driving enterprise sales within strategic System Integrator accounts, fostering relationships, and leading complex sales cycles from identification to closure...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by securing multi-cloud environments through innovative strategies, robust security controls, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance compliance and resilience agains...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$86K - $144K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and development of scalable generative AI services, ensuring architectural integrity and mentoring teams. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to drive...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $155K *

Manage multi-site office operations, ensuring efficiency, safety, and a positive environment. Lead staff, oversee vendor relationships, and implement workplace improvements while supporting a collabor...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $150K *

Elevate clinical data standards by providing expert consultation on CDISC implementation, ensuring compliance and quality in clinical studies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive excellen...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$87K - $157K *

Pioneer strategic initiatives and lead cross-functional teams to drive performance improvement. Manage business case development, ensure alignment with objectives, and facilitate successful execution...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading enterprise security programs, driving cross-functional initiatives, and communicating risk effectively to stakeholders. Bring your expertise in program management to foster...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $118K *

Unlock potential by guiding government contractors to enhance growth strategies through integrated solutions, connecting business goals with effective processes, data, and technology while leading mul...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$185K - $200K *

Lead the charge in architecting and optimizing a robust data platform that ensures accurate, timely analytics for educational programs. Oversee complex engineering challenges while driving team standa...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Engage in a pivotal role delivering Identity Management solutions, leading clients through software implementations and collaborating with cross-functional teams, ensuring customer success and satisfa...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $85K *

Join a team that's tackling complex liability claims by investigating, negotiating, and resolving high-stakes issues while ensuring compliance with client and regulatory standards, all within a suppor...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Help us drive reliability across multi-cloud platforms by crafting scalable, secure cloud architectures. You'll lead complex integrations, mentor engineers, and innovate high-availability solutions wh...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engage clients through expert Identity Management consulting, guiding them in implementing Delinea solutions while ensuring best practices are followed for optimal security and operational effectivene...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $140K *

Unlock potential by delivering expert technical support for client SAP landscapes, enhancing and deploying crucial updates, and driving continuous improvement through collaboration with clients and te...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the analysis of network anomalies in a 24x7 SOC, collaborating with MDR teams to counteract emerging cybersecurity threats and enhance incident response processes...

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4 days 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.