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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$180K - $260K *

Empower impactful programs through the entire lifecycle, fostering alignment across teams and driving critical initiatives focused on GPU infrastructure and AI workloads to successful execution while...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$102K - $147K *

Elevate business growth by driving new client acquisition in large enterprises. Own the full sales cycle, building trust with C-level executives, and transition clients for ongoing management. Achieve...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $170K *

Engage with stakeholders to provide expert architectural engineering support. Drive technical analyses, review designs, and draft critical inputs to influence decision-making for DOJ/BOP facility proj...

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1 week ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Innovate within a dynamic team driving revenue as a Sales Engineer, enhancing cloud, SaaS, and identity security sales cycles. Leverage your expertise to influence decisions and elevate customer outco...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$148K - $210K *

Join us to lead and grow the power engineering team, managing high-level projects in substation design and grid integration. Drive technical excellence and strategic initiatives while shaping our serv...

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4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $120K *

Innovate backend systems as a Junior Software Developer, focusing on .NET and C#. Collaborate on building robust APIs, microservices, and maintain critical applications in a dynamic, hybrid work envir...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $150K *

Empower your career by leading ServiceNow architectural design and integration initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to create secure, scalable solutions, ensuring governance and best practices a...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $175K *

Shape the future of financial services by managing key accounts and driving demand for data governance solutions. Collaborate with C-suite leaders, navigate complex sales cycles, and expand Collibra's...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$122K - $204K *

Tackle complex, cross-functional software programs by leading a team of project managers to drive strategic initiatives from inception to market adoption, ensuring organizational readiness and stakeho...

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6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $135K *

Join our team as an Infrastructure Cloud Engineer, managing Azure and AWS services to optimize performance and reliability for internal and client applications. This hands-on role emphasizes cloud-nat...

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Champion agile excellence as a Senior Scrum Master/Project Manager, leading multiple teams with an emphasis on coaching, metrics-driven delivery, and effective collaboration between engineering and pr...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$69K - $97K *

Drive successful software implementations and workflows across multiple Veradigm products, leading projects independently and ensuring client satisfaction throughout the lifecycle of implementation an...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $150K *

Champion the growth of a North American revenue engine, driving new customer acquisition and strategic sales. Lead market establishment and foster executive relationships to support SAP customers on t...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $165K *

Drive cloud engineering productivity by optimizing CI/CD pipelines and developing self-service tools. Collaborate closely with teams to enhance deployment systems and resolve infrastructure challenges...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Pioneer innovative Appian solutions by leading implementation teams, guiding architecture design, and driving technical success through mentorship and best practices. Collaborate with clients for seam...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that delivers innovative structural solutions for data centers, guiding design projects from conception to execution. Engage in collaboration across global teams, while fostering sustainab...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in advancing low carbon, resilient design as a Senior Structural Engineer for large-scale data center projects. Collaborate globally on innovative structures while mentoring junior eng...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Empower innovation in data center design as you lead structural engineering projects, collaborating with diverse teams to create resilient, sustainable structures that meet global client needs while a...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Transform data center projects by leading structural design and analysis. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while advancing sustainable design practices and managing client relations for high-p...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$184K - $356K *

Drive the development of GPU-accelerated applications in energy solutions, connecting operational technology and data management. Collaborate with industry leaders to establish cutting-edge integratio...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $150K *

Reimagine digital security as a Senior Security Engineer, leading automation, shaping Zero Trust architectures, and driving DevSecOps strategies to safeguard assets against evolving AI-driven threats...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $194K *

Join us to partner with senior leaders in building high-performing teams in a fast-paced, innovative environment. You’ll lead talent strategies and organizational design, leveraging analytics to drive...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $100K *

Innovate within the realm of Enterprise Geographic Information Systems by analyzing, designing, and implementing solutions that meet client needs while ensuring reliable performance and maintenance of...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $175K *

Lead the charge in shaping the technology strategy and architecture for Finance, guiding engineering excellence and modernizing platforms to drive business growth through innovation and collaboration...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $130K *

Take ownership of the full data engineering lifecycle to implement and manage scalable, secure, and reliable data solutions that empower healthcare analytics and insights, collaborating with architect...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.