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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$110K - $218K *

Manage client infrastructure projects, ensuring delivery aligns with strategic goals. Advise on risk assessment, financial advisory, and construction management while enhancing project accountability...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $218K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advising clients on capital project strategies while enhancing infrastructure efficiency. In this role, you'll optimize project delivery, analyze costs, and support fin...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $218K *

Engage with clients to enhance capital project delivery through expert advisory, thorough analysis, and effective risk management strategies, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and improved...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $218K *

Engage in high-impact capital projects by advising clients, assessing risks, and delivering outstanding solutions while collaborating with diverse teams to optimize project outcomes and client satisfa...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $218K *

Drive successful capital project delivery by advising clients, analyzing costs, and ensuring compliance with regulations while managing stakeholder relationships and project risks effectively in a dyn...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $218K *

Shape the future of capital projects by advising clients on infrastructure decisions, analyzing project data, and enhancing accountability across asset management, while leading teams to deliver impac...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $218K *

Drive strategic infrastructure solutions by advising clients on capital project decisions and optimizing construction management, ensuring effective delivery and financial advisory for various project...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $218K *

Pioneer client solutions in infrastructure and capital projects. Analyze data, assess risks, and support delivery processes to optimize performance and ensure compliance with industry standards in a c...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $218K *

Transform capital project delivery by advising clients on infrastructure and systems. Leverage your expertise in construction management and data analysis to enhance accountability, transparency, and...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $218K *

Transform infrastructure outcomes by advising clients on capital projects, ensuring effective management and delivery through expert analysis, risk evaluation, and strategic insights. Collaborate to e...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$116K - $194K *

Empower enterprise-level mainframe storage and backup environments with your expertise. Oversee and optimize storage solutions, ensuring high availability and performance across critical systems while...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential as a Database Engineer by partnering with development teams to enhance data management, performance tuning, and modernizaton initiatives across SQL Server, MongoDB, and Elasticse...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $170K *

Drive innovative data solutions by designing and optimizing data pipelines and warehouses. Collaborate with Agile teams to integrate secure data services, automate workflows, and mentor junior enginee...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $170K *

Unlock potential by designing and optimizing data pipelines in multi-cloud environments to support real-time analytics and enhance data accessibility while collaborating with Agile teams to drive inno...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform data insights into impactful BI solutions for a dynamic Life Sciences platform. Lead the development of dashboards and reports while mentoring teams and setting best practices to drive effic...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $130K *

Drive the reliability and security of mission-critical enterprise applications while collaborating with cross-functional teams to manage installations, upgrades, and compliance. Ensure high availabili...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$124K - $168K *

Lead the charge in diagnosing and resolving complex database issues while collaborating with software engineers and customers to enhance migration processes and streamline database operations across v...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion high-performance PostgreSQL clusters! Engage hands-on to optimize OLTP workloads, lead upgrades, and enhance database health, collaborating with development teams for robust solutions and doc...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Champion database solutions by overseeing design, performance tuning, and administration. Collaborate across teams to enhance enterprise applications and support agile development methodologies...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $115K *

Pioneer innovative enterprise application solutions by designing complex integrations and mentoring developers while driving business growth through advanced technologies and scalable systems that enh...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$221K - $387K *

Explore a leadership role driving database performance engineering. Lead teams to enhance system efficiency, manage large-scale performance initiatives, and foster a culture of excellence through data...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by leading data management projects that drive customer satisfaction. Collaborate across teams to enhance solutions and deliver results, while managing budgets, timelines, and pr...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading impactful business analysis and transformational projects, bridging the gap between stakeholders and technical teams to deliver actionable solutions that drive success acro...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by partnering with clients to transform complex business objectives into actionable technical solutions. Collaborate across industries throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring al...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$76K - $98K *

Join a team that's dedicated to refining database administration through innovative solutions, engaging with stakeholders, and enhancing software reliability while contributing to a collaborative agil...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 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.