Senior Database Administrator Jobs

Discover senior database administrator jobs with organizations seeking experienced professionals to manage, secure, and optimize critical data systems. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, including roles across enterprise IT, financial services, healthcare, technology, and other data-driven industries.

What Senior Database Administrators Do

Senior database administrators oversee the availability, performance, and security of an organization’s databases. They may design database environments, manage installations and upgrades, monitor systems, troubleshoot complex issues, and establish backup and recovery processes. In senior positions, they often set standards, guide database strategy, and mentor administrators and engineering teams.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek substantial database administration experience and expertise with platforms such as Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or MySQL. Familiarity with cloud database services, data modeling, performance tuning, high availability, disaster recovery, access controls, and scripting can also be valuable. Clear communication and the ability to coordinate with application, infrastructure, security, and business teams are important in senior roles.

Explore Senior DBA Career Opportunities

Senior database administrator openings vary by employer and technology environment. Some roles focus on cloud migration and platform architecture, while others emphasize operational reliability, compliance, or large-scale performance optimization. Browse senior DBA opportunities on Ladders to find positions that fit your experience, technical strengths, and career goals.

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$110K - $130K *

Build and enhance our enterprise Linux infrastructure as a Senior Systems Administrator. Lead automation, security, and operational excellence initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional tea...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$56K - $158K *

Design and develop enterprise-wide software solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet diverse business needs while ensuring adherence to best practices and security standards...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$56K - $158K *

Develop enterprise-wide software solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams. Engage in design, analysis, and implementation while ensuring adherence to best practices and security standard...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$56K - $158K *

Elevate your career by developing enterprise-wide software solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet diverse business needs while ensuring adherence to best practices and security s...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Drive the evolution of our data platform by designing and optimizing scalable data pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle complex challenges and mentor engineers while ensuring d...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $160K *

Unlock potential by driving the evolution of AWS environments and CI/CD pipelines, enhancing observability and security, while collaborating with engineers to optimize platform reliability and perform...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   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 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Champion the architecture and management of critical database environments, ensuring high availability and performance across Sybase, SQL Server, and MongoDB systems. Lead incident resolution, lifecyc...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $175K *

Elevate D2L's Application Security Program by refining security measures, collaborating with teams, and addressing risks. Utilize your expertise in security assessments and vulnerability management to...

Kitchener, ONRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $175K *

Innovate and enhance the Application Security Program by collaborating with teams to address security risks, perform assessments, and ensure compliance with industry standards, while driving continuou...

Kitchener, ONIn-Person

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $130K *

Manage and optimize IT systems, ensuring reliability and performance. Provide support for troubleshooting, maintenance, and compliance, while coordinating with security teams to enhance system operati...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Help us bridge the gap between business needs and technology solutions. In this role, you'll engage with stakeholders, translate requirements, and collaborate with development teams to enhance process...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$137K - $186K *

Champion the administration and modernization of enterprise Linux infrastructure, ensuring security and compliance for mission-critical applications. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance system pe...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of clinical trials by driving business development initiatives, identifying opportunities with sponsors and CROs, and promoting CTSdatabase's services to enhance growth and profitabil...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$255K *

Empower innovation in automotive technology by developing advanced data solutions for vehicle diagnostics and performance. Collaborate on cutting-edge projects to enhance software-defined vehicles and...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$93K - $135K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role overseeing IT systems and security compliance. Collaborate with teams to ensure operational integrity and implement security measures while providing exceptional s...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$93K - $135K *

Empower your career by joining a dynamic team focused on IT systems administration and security management. Collaborate with security professionals to ensure compliance and operational excellence whil...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in optimizing IT systems and security protocols, ensuring compliance with industry standards while providing exceptional support to staff in a dynamic, multi-office environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $140K *

Shape the future of data engineering by designing and automating enterprise data pipelines in a cloud environment. Collaborate on innovative projects while leveraging your expertise in Azure and Datab...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K *

Elevate your career by leading the design and implementation of enterprise-level Oracle database solutions in a multi-cloud environment, ensuring optimal performance and security for critical governme...

Texas, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K *

Oversee the architecture and implementation of enterprise-level Oracle database solutions in a multi-cloud environment, ensuring optimal performance, security, and reliability while collaborating with...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform building operations by designing and optimizing BMS and EPMS solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance efficiency, ensure compliance, and provide technical support, driving sustainability...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $145K *

Drive innovative software solutions by developing robust, cloud-native systems that enhance provider data management capabilities and meet the evolving needs of clients in a dynamic, collaborative env...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$97K - $190K *

Join a team that's dedicated to maximizing customer success and retention. As a Senior Customer Success Manager, you'll drive strategic initiatives for Enterprise accounts, ensuring impactful solution...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$126K - $248K *

Innovate security solutions by hardening containerized workloads and managing multi-cloud environments. Lead initiatives from design to implementation, ensuring robust security posture and automated i...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a senior database administrator do?question toggle

    A senior database administrator manages and improves database systems, including their performance, availability, security, backup, and recovery. Senior DBAs may also shape database architecture, lead technical projects, and mentor colleagues.

  • What qualifications are common for senior database administrator jobs?question toggle

    Employers typically look for extensive database administration experience, knowledge of one or more database platforms, and skills in performance tuning, backup and recovery, security, and high availability. Cloud database experience and scripting skills may also be useful.

  • Which database platforms should a senior DBA know?question toggle

    Requirements depend on the employer. Common platforms include Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and MySQL, along with cloud services such as Amazon RDS, Azure SQL, and Google Cloud databases.

  • Do senior database administrator jobs pay $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Many senior DBA roles meet or exceed $100,000, though compensation varies based on location, experience, industry, platform expertise, and the scope of the position. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.

  • Where can I find senior database administrator jobs?question toggle

    Browse senior database administrator listings on Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities and identify roles aligned with your background and career goals.