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.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
More
1
caret down

$85K - $95K *

Lead the charge in developing and coaching a high-performing Sales Development team, utilizing data insights to enhance prospecting and improve sales strategies for optimal pipeline growth and team ef...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$140K - $165K *

Lead comprehensive demand generation efforts by managing campaigns, events, and HubSpot systems to enhance pipeline efficiency. Influence strategy and execution for paid media, thereby driving measura...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead and manage multifaceted IT operations for a major modernization program, directing diverse teams and ensuring compliance with federal standards while delivering on time, within budget, and to hig...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$89K - $156K *

Lead site-based technical support for iDirectGov operations, engaging in the implementation and management of network services, ensuring optimal performance under pressure, and providing critical insi...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $145K *

Innovate data engineering solutions by owning workstreams and designing scalable platforms that support analytics and AI. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver high-quality, cost-efficient data arc...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $220K *

Drive innovation as a Senior AI Software Engineer, shaping AI applications in healthcare. Enhance our technical foundation, lead software design, and advocate for AI workflows, contributing to high-qu...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$102K - $138K *

Elevate product strategy and delivery in a scaled Agile framework, ensuring business value through effective collaboration, backlog management, and strategic execution across Agile Release Trains for...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Shape the future by enhancing our data foundation and enabling analytics through AWS SageMaker and self-service solutions while ensuring robust, scalable, and secure data architectures and pipelines a...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $210K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of innovation as you shape solution architecture for Informatica in AWS GovCloud. Lead cross-platform designs, establish security measures, and ensure operational e...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$102K - $150K *

Join a team that's evolving global equity programs, ensuring compliance and scalability while enhancing participant experiences. Play a pivotal role in administration and process improvement within a...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Engage with customers to bolster their cyber threat intelligence capabilities through expert analysis and reporting. Collaborate closely with internal teams and third parties to enhance network defens...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$153K *

Elevate your career by designing and delivering scalable software solutions that meet user needs while driving quality through innovative testing practices in a collaborative agile environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$132K - $238K *

Champion a coherent system architecture for advanced cooling and power products. Lead cross-functional collaboration to drive technical initiatives, ensuring scalable designs meet diverse requirements...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $241K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of technical innovation, delivering tailored solutions and guiding partners to success. This role requires independent judgment and collaboration to address complex...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$147K - $183K *

Optimize and oversee the full lifecycle of enterprise applications, ensuring robust management and governance of diverse platforms while enhancing operational efficiency and cross-functional collabora...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $135K *

Manage global equity programs, ensuring compliant administration and reporting. Collaborate with Legal, HR, and Finance to support executive and employee equity transactions, maintain data integrity...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $195K *

Lead the analytics strategy by building a high-performing team, delivering predictive models, and driving operational efficiencies to enhance decision-making and reduce costs across the organization...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$88K - $128K *

Drive impactful actuarial analyses and modeling to enhance healthcare services, collaborating with teams to ensure accurate financial forecasting and decision support that shapes health program strate...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Accelerate your career as you manage large-scale data processing and optimization. This role demands expertise in Azure Databricks, focusing on enhancing performance and cost efficiency across multipl...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Pioneer impactful marketing solutions by mastering platform administration, driving key integrations, and enabling agile collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance engagement strategies and...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Optimize project outcomes by leveraging your expertise as a Senior Estimator in construction, focusing on cost accuracy and timely execution in commercial and data center projects with a team dedicate...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to safeguarding our digital landscape. As a SecOps Engineer, you’ll monitor, investigate, and enhance cybersecurity measures, collaborating with IT and business units to e...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming identity verification solutions. In this role, you will leverage your expertise to collaborate across departments, ensuring innovative solutions that meet...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $175K *

Accelerate client relationships by collaborating with sales teams to deliver tailored software demonstrations and deep insights into insurance technology solutions, ensuring prospects recognize the va...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career with a remote role leading a claims team. Oversee investigations, manage workloads, and drive success while ensuring compliance with company standards and fostering team developmen...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.