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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$230K - $240K *

Drive infrastructure transformation as a technology leader, unifying global teams and optimizing operations for agility and performance. You will foster a culture of innovation, leveraging AI and auto...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $125K *

Unlock potential by leading the automation of QA processes for AI-driven platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create scalable testing frameworks, ensuring system reliability, accuracy...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$78K - $114K *

Drive impactful technology solutions as a Business Analyst Specialist within a seasoned team, contributing to the Michigan Department of Education's projects, enhancing systems, and achieving agency g...

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5 days ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Optimize security posture by investigating alerts, hunting threats, and enhancing detection capabilities across network, cloud, and endpoint environments, collaborating with teams to ensure comprehens...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that innovates in Epic Ambulatory implementation and workflow optimization, utilizing creative problem-solving to enhance patient care processes and clinical workflows. Bring your expertis...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$90K - $120K *

Optimize security operations by monitoring and enhancing computing environments. Proactively identify and address security threats, ensuring robust defense mechanisms and timely incident response for...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $232K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Champion the development of high-performance data integrations, commanding JVM frameworks while enhancing ClickHouse’s data engineering capabilities for millions. Collaborate with teams and users to d...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Engage with complex client accounts as a Senior Technical Account Manager, driving value through strategic consulting and deep telco billing expertise. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhan...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $110K *

Transform the quality assurance landscape by developing automated tests using Java, collaborating with cross-functional Agile teams, and enhancing software validation processes across multiple platfor...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $120K *

Drive the delivery of modern workplace solutions by managing Microsoft 365 services, executing migrations, and optimizing configurations for seamless user experiences. Collaborate cross-functionally t...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate customer experience by providing technical leadership and insights on the Snowflake Cloud Data Platform, facilitating collaboration across teams to drive sales success and enhance enterprise d...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $149K *

Elevate data strategy by designing and maintaining scalable data infrastructure, collaborating across teams to develop robust data solutions that enhance reporting capabilities and support business ob...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$96K - $130K *

Join a team that transforms healthcare by leveraging your expertise in Oracle and Cerner solutions. Lead product vision, manage clinical workflows, and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance operati...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $180K *

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$70K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing essential technical support for clinical trials. You'll assist in implementing study procedures, coordinate data collection, and ensure proper documentation f...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Engage your expertise to elicit requirements and analyze data for innovative SaaS solutions. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders, mentor team members, and drive product development through user stor...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Empower your career by leading complex IT projects! Leverage your extensive experience to drive cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with business strategies while navigating challenges in a fas...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $170K *

Lead the charge in modernizing retirement solutions by architecting scalable platforms, guiding key initiatives, and transforming business objectives into technical success, all while fostering a coll...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $140K *

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$113K - $158K *

Shape strategic data management initiatives while leading and mentoring IT teams. Drive the performance, security, and scalability of database systems, ensuring alignment with organizational goals acr...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $164K *

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4 weeks ago

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

$130K - $160K *

Contribute to the reliability and security foundations that enhance last-mile healthcare delivery. Collaborate across teams to optimize infrastructure, improve incident response, and elevate operation...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Empower your career by spearheading the transition to modern, cloud-native architectures, integrating legacy systems with AWS, Azure, and on-prem solutions to establish a scalable, secure application...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.