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 - $120K *

Lead the charge in developing impactful sales strategies to engage clients, foster relationships, and achieve exceptional results in a dynamic B2B environment, driving growth and innovation in the fin...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$117K - $161K *

Drive secure business growth by optimizing security architecture and leveraging AI to enhance operational resilience. Be a trusted advisor to leaders, ensuring risk-informed decisions across cloud, in...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $100K *

Champion excellence in executive search by leading market mapping, building strong candidate pipelines, and conducting first-round interviews in a collaborative team environment. Your contributions dr...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$124K - $156K *

Shape the future of financial technology sales by driving new business opportunities. You will manage the complete sales cycle, leveraging strong communication and negotiation skills to exceed quotas...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $110K *

Join our team as you drive operational excellence in technology delivery, managing production support and customer interactions for a mid-size HealthPlan. You'll play a key role in ensuring seamless c...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $175K *

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$169K - $229K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$89K - $100K *

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$89K - $105K *

Transform financial operations by leading monthly accounting tasks and driving process improvements in a dynamic healthtech environment. Collaborate closely with teams to enhance decision-making and e...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Transform the infrastructure for a groundbreaking healthcare platform by optimizing cloud solutions, implementing CI/CD, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance clinical AI/ML offerin...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $200K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$70K - $131K *

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$137K - $160K *

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$69K - $94K *

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $230K *

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$223K - $259K *

Champion innovative software solutions by leading cross-functional teams, shaping technical strategies, and driving large-scale initiatives that enhance business performance and customer satisfaction...

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Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $100K *

Partner with us to enhance customer experience through technical support and documentation. This role involves troubleshooting, collaborating with engineering, and driving process improvements in a fa...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$170K - $204K *

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$103K - $183K *

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$168K - $210K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$94K - $112K *

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.