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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$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 *

Shape and deliver complex IT projects by employing Agile methodologies, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring alignment with business strategies to drive innovation and organizational change...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information 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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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $140K *

Analyze and transform marketing campaign data into actionable insights that drive strategic decisions across channels. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance performance metrics and streamline comp...

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6 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

$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

$90K - $120K *

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $130K *

Join a team that's enhancing Workday functionality by supporting integrations and collaborating with business units. Play a key role in optimizing HR and finance systems to deliver scalable technical...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $140K *

Engage as a key technical architect for Workday, driving enhancements and integrations while collaborating with cross-functional teams to align HR strategies with evolving technology solutions across...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $205K *

Engage with us to enhance network security. You'll design, implement, and secure our enterprise network infrastructure while serving as a key technical resource. Collaborate with cross-functional team...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $204K *

Transform connected vehicle IoT solutions by leading the architecture and development of scalable Azure-based cloud platforms while mentoring teams to drive engineering excellence and collaboration ac...

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4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$126K - $190K *

Unlock potential by leading cross-functional teams in an Agile environment. Collaborate on design, mentor junior engineers, and enhance processes while leveraging advanced development tools for effici...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $110K *

Provide critical support by consolidating project data and metrics across workstreams. Engage in reporting and governance, fostering process improvement while ensuring compliance with PMO standards fo...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Elevate enterprise observability through Splunk by designing dashboards, optimizing queries, and enhancing monitoring. Leverage your expertise in log analysis and reliability engineering to drive impa...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $280K *

Innovate in systems engineering leadership by driving strategy, execution, and team development to enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction, while ensuring alignment with enterprise goals and fost...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$96K - $132K *

Unlock the potential of clinical data analysis by leveraging your nursing expertise and innovative technology to support healthcare informatics and continuously enhance clinical product design and usa...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$114K - $160K *

Lead the charge in shaping high-impact SaaS solutions by driving technical strategy and empowering a high-performing engineering team. Collaborate across disciplines to foster innovation in a fast-pac...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in advanced epidemiological research, driving methodologies and findings to improve health outcomes in worker populations, while managing project teams and liaising with key stakeholde...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $150K *

Join a team that's focused on driving new business through strategic partnerships and expert consulting. Leverage your extensive industry relationships to build a strong pipeline and deliver complex s...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in optimizing our CRM strategy to enhance user engagement and support business growth. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive adoption, streamline processes, and deliver insightful an...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$103K - $122K *

Drive financial planning initiatives by collaborating across teams to enhance budget, forecast, and reporting processes while leveraging data analysis and modeling to inform strategic decisions and tr...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $100K *

Lead the charge in optimizing healthcare IT systems by becoming a Subject Matter Expert in Epic applications, driving projects, troubleshooting issues, and guiding workflow improvements that enhance p...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $250K *

Drive innovation by architecting scalable systems that enable rapid growth while optimizing service delivery. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance system design and integration, ensuring effi...

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3 weeks 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.