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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$92K - $166K *

Join a dynamic team to leverage data analytics, transform insights into impactful strategies, and drive business decisions using advanced statistical and machine learning techniques across key initiat...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Transform the capital markets landscape by leveraging your 10-15 years of experience in Murex environment management, driving process improvements, and ensuring system stability through effective inci...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $160K *

Unlock potential by mastering a complete system solution, driving product innovations from infrastructure to customer dashboards, and ensuring integrated billing and transactional processes across div...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Manage a complex portfolio of B2B data center accounts, driving specifications and growth. Develop relationships with key stakeholders, execute account strategies, and lead commercial discussions to m...

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3 days ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Drive effective project management for large-scale healthcare programs, ensuring timely execution and adherence to standards. Collaborate with stakeholders, manage deliverables, and enhance processes...

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3 weeks ago

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

$78K - $110K *

Drive growth by forging relationships with AI leaders and identifying strategic opportunities. Engage in innovative prospecting, build pipeline, and contribute to our mission in the technology landsca...

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Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $180K *

Empower innovation by architecting scalable AI solutions that enhance organizational efficiency across IT and marketing. Drive successful AI use cases into production while ensuring robust governance...

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Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$129K - $261K *

Transform AI/ML potential into impactful business solutions by managing product lifecycles, collaborating across teams, and delivering intuitive tools that enhance user efficiency and customer value...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join our dynamic team as we develop next-gen financial software! You'll transform business needs into agile solutions, collaborating with experts in a fun, fast-paced environment. Embrace innovation a...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$99K - $157K *

Drive technical excellence in SAP solutions by guiding teams on design, implementation, and optimization, enhancing system performance while ensuring data integrity and compliance with security standa...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$104K - $166K *

Bring your expertise to lead quality assurance and testing for enterprise reporting solutions, ensuring data accuracy and performance in Agile settings, while working closely with cross-functional tea...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $250K *

Join a team that's redefining healthcare network contracting through innovative strategies, hands-on leadership, and a focus on scalable deal execution, ensuring effective provider agreements across k...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $130K *

Lead the charge in shaping enterprise-wide security strategy and safeguarding our infrastructure through hands-on leadership of a skilled team, ensuring a security-first culture and effective risk man...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Develop reliable systems and processes that enhance availability and performance. Collaborate with engineers on incident management and automate tasks to support success, while enjoying a positive tea...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $125K *

Elevate your career by driving data-driven decisions that optimize partnerships. As a key team member, you'll develop analytical frameworks, shape insights, and enhance performance reporting to propel...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$117K - $157K *

Lead the secure integration of AI strategies by designing resilient solutions and collaborating with stakeholders, enhancing the enterprise's security posture while promoting responsible AI practices...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $110K *

Shape complex insurance claims management by overseeing high-stakes cases and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. Collaborate with legal teams, set reserves, mentor peers, and stay...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$250K *

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$142K - $227K *

Lead the charge in building high-performing teams that deliver innovative, scalable technology solutions. Your strategic vision will foster collaboration, drive execution, and ensure that our products...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$70K - $95K *

Unlock your potential as a Business Intelligence Specialist, where you'll gather and analyze crucial data, transform insights, and effectively communicate findings to drive data-driven decision-making...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Advance the client delivery experience by leveraging your expertise in higher education assessment to cultivate strong relationships and drive platform adoption, ensuring impactful and measurable outc...

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Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $115K *

Empower the HR technology environment by maintaining and optimizing critical systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance integrations, support daily operations, and ensure compliance...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$169K - $199K *

Champion innovation by leading AI product management initiatives that deliver real value to enterprise customers. Collaborate across teams to develop strategic roadmaps and effectively launch capabili...

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2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $120K *

Analyze and enhance customer support processes, ensuring quality triage of technical issues while documenting solutions and patterns for product improvement. Drive self-service initiatives and maintai...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$175K - $200K *

Drive operational excellence and reliability across our product portfolio, leading SRE and QA teams while defining strategy, metrics, and incident management. Collaborate with engineering and security...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.