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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$129K - $166K *

Join a team that’s pivotal in securing national defense by managing Oracle database systems, ensuring optimal performance, and supporting critical operational missions within a dynamic and technology...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $121K *

Lead the charge in optimizing complex database systems, focusing on automation and streamlined processes. Drive innovative solutions for data management while ensuring security and efficient project e...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate your career by managing Azure-based cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate with software teams to ensure reliable, scalable, and secure environments that drive innovative sof...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of geothermal discovery by developing a multi-physics well-targeting engine, ensuring system reliability and scalability while leading a collaborative team of experts in geoscience an...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Champion database design and optimization to enhance application performance through collaboration, ensuring high standards in security, testing, and data integrity while supporting continuous deliver...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Manage and enhance IT systems support by ensuring effective implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance. Collaborate on daily operations, monitor system integrity, and resolve issues to improve p...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$72K - $121K *

Lead the translation of business needs into effective systems solutions, while driving operational efficiencies and fostering stakeholder communication within a proactive, Agile framework. Make a mean...

Burlington, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$72K - $121K *

Unlock potential by bridging teams and stakeholders to enhance system functionality, ensuring client-focused solutions through thorough data analysis and effective communication in a dynamic IT enviro...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$72K - $121K *

Engage with business partners to translate needs into effective system solutions. Drive complex IT initiatives as a Senior Business Systems Analyst, enhancing functionality and bridging gaps between t...

Guelph, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$99K - $160K *

Drive impactful solutions by troubleshooting complex production issues while collaborating across IT, Development, and Operations teams. Shape the technical landscape with your diagnostic expertise an...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$84K - $105K *

Champion data-driven decision-making by managing data warehousing and analytics platforms. Lead cross-functional teams to optimize information delivery and ensure compliance, while exploring advanced...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $140K *

Lead compliance initiatives and enhance security governance within healthcare. Ensure adherence to ISO 27001, HIPAA, and manage audits, risk assessments, and policies while fostering collaboration acr...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Shape the integrity and performance of multi-system databases while ensuring data accuracy and compliance. Collaborate with teams to architect solutions for data flow between platforms, acting as a tr...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Empower mission-critical operations by optimizing databases and safeguarding data integrity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional performance in complex relational databases...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion innovation in cloud engineering by designing and automating AWS infrastructure. Drive success through reusable Terraform modules, enhance security, and optimize provisioning for application t...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by overseeing SAP S/4HANA operations, ensuring top-tier system performance and collaboration across teams. Elevate your career while enhancing our SAP ecosystem through innovation and...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $136K *

Unlock your potential by driving automation solutions in a dynamic agile team, focusing on cloud-based continuous integration systems while enhancing a robust healthcare platform through innovative te...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Help us transform raw data into trusted analytics layers for decision-making across various business units. Collaborate with engineers, analysts, and stakeholders to create scalable and reliable datas...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $131K *

Elevate your impact by managing cloud and on-site IT systems. Ensure efficient performance and security while providing exceptional technical support to users in a multi-platform environment...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Lead the charge in architecting and optimizing data-driven solutions that integrate cutting-edge technologies such as cloud computing and AI to enhance intelligence capabilities across a mission-criti...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Transform business operations by enhancing analytics, reporting, and budget management in Technology. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency, oversight, and support CIO decision-m...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$113K - $163K *

Accelerate database innovation by designing enterprise platforms that ensure high availability and security, and collaborate across teams to implement best practices for scalable, resilient database s...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$113K - $163K *

Engage in robust database engineering, shaping enterprise-level architectures and automating database platforms across diverse environments, ensuring high performance, reliability, and security while...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$94K - $151K *

Elevate your career as you design and optimize cloud-based data pipelines, automate processes, and collaborate across teams to harness the power of data in driving business insights and efficiencies...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$94K - $151K *

Contribute to a dynamic data platform by designing and maintaining cloud-based data pipelines. Collaborate with various teams to automate data processes and ensure effective data utilization across th...

Reposted 4 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.