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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$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

3 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

$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

$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

$144K - $199K *

Optimize the future-state infrastructure architecture, ensuring seamless integration across cloud, network, systems, and security domains to support business growth and enhance operational resilience...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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

$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

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in architecting data-driven solutions and enhancing data governance for a robust analytics ecosystem while mentoring teams to drive innovation and best practices in scalable data infra...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $110K *

Optimize people operations by managing HR data integrity, payroll coordination, and onboarding processes. Collaborate with global teams to enhance operational efficiency and support strategic HR initi...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $160K *

Partner with us to ensure the reliability and operability of PostgreSQL services for our 24x7 SaaS platform, focusing on availability, performance, and incident response while collaborating across tea...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Drive the development and modernization of large-scale enterprise data integration solutions. Utilize strong Informatica PowerCenter and SQL expertise to support complex data environments and enhance...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Transform the post-sale Salesforce landscape through expert Service Cloud and Experience Cloud development. Collaborate cross-functionally, owning full lifecycle management to enhance global support o...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that drives innovation in enterprise applications, leading the development of robust Java/J2EE solutions for a critical Air Force modernization project, enhancing system performance and se...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$105K - $145K *

Drive performance and stability of key healthcare applications by resolving issues, implementing changes, and collaborating across teams to enhance solutions and foster a high-performing culture withi...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $220K *

Lead the charge in designing robust data pipelines for real-world clinical systems, ensuring high reliability and automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver quality outcomes and st...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $250K *

Transform mainframe application management through AI-driven innovation and strategic growth. Lead a high-performing team ensuring operational excellence and client satisfaction while driving business...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$70K - $95K *

Support strategic client accounts by managing project timelines and ensuring compliance with patient experience data collection. Collaborate with internal teams and provide expertise to keep client ne...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Shape the future of sports analytics by building robust data infrastructures and scalable transformation pipelines. Collaborate across teams to deliver high-value data models and empower data-driven d...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $179K *

Empower utility planning by leading advisory projects in transmission analysis, generator interconnections, and feasibility studies, collaborating with diverse clients to ensure effective power system...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $120K *

Unlock potential by providing senior technical leadership for Air Force IT systems. Manage infrastructure, coordinate delivery teams, and enhance system capabilities while ensuring operational stabili...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Join our expert Systems Engineering team to design and present innovative solutions, enhancing customer experience through technical support and mentoring, while driving deal velocity and ensuring sea...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $130K *

Join the team to deliver robust Linux administration and automation solutions. Enhance enterprise environments through CI/CD pipeline development, optimize system performance, and ensure operational s...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Shape the future of data engineering by building reliable ETL/ELT pipelines, enhancing data architecture, and collaborating across teams to drive data-led decisions using advanced technologies in a fa...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$116K - $157K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing and evolving our MySQL infrastructure, enhancing application performance, and ensuring system reliability while tackling innovative challenges in database ma...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week 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.