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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$100K - $130K *

Lead high-impact initiatives, providing strategic guidance to modernize processes, mentor teams, and ensure alignment with enterprise objectives. Drive organizational performance and enhance capabilit...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $130K *

Solve complex IT infrastructure challenges by implementing and supporting advanced systems solutions, maintaining documentation, and mentoring junior staff to ensure robust, secure, and efficient tech...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $175K *

Drive modernization and security initiatives as a Senior Systems Administrator, overseeing enterprise IT infrastructure. Leverage your expertise in Microsoft technologies to ensure robust system perfo...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Take ownership of the technical evolution and verification of systems, focusing on performance, stability, and security enhancements. Lead Kafka administration, ensuring optimal performance and integr...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as a senior Oracle DBA, driving stability and innovation in hybrid environments. Collaborate across teams to enhance system performance while mentoring junior DBAs in a fast-pace...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $140K *

Transform clinical research by spearheading database designs, improving efficiencies, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Manage projects, lead cross-functional teams, and enhance user training while...

Markham, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Optimize our People Analytics platform as a Senior Analytics Engineer, defining architecture, building data pipelines, and ensuring AI-readiness in a modern GCP environment to drive strategic HR insig...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $183K *

Manage and maintain critical databases to ensure high availability and performance for key services. Collaborate across teams in a 24/7 operational environment, enforcing security and optimizing datab...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$131K - $237K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team managing complex database environments, ensuring integrity and security while optimizing performance for critical national security programs with cutting-edge tech...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Innovate robust cloud infrastructure solutions while supporting a dynamic 24/7 high visibility environment. Collaborate with IT professionals, oversee VMware systems, and tackle complex projects to dr...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $115K *

Oversee advanced desktop and end-user support in a fast-paced trading floor. Manage system administration, incident resolution, and high-availability IT operations to ensure uninterrupted trading and...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $134K *

Transform mobile delivery pipelines by designing, implementing, and operating CI/CD solutions for secure, scalable, and efficient app releases, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance ope...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $150K *

Reimagine business-technology alignment as a Technical Business Systems Analyst, driving solution design and delivering value through strong stakeholder collaboration across diverse projects. Engage i...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $110K *

Solve complex business challenges as a Technical Business Systems Analyst. Lead cross-functional teams through the delivery lifecycle while ensuring solutions are valuable, usable, and scalable. Your...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$129K - $157K *

Drive innovative reporting solutions by leading BI development initiatives. Leverage advanced expertise in Aderant applications and financial data to enhance strategic decision-making across the firm...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $110K *

Build and enhance complex claim allocation models to support forensics teams. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders, delivering insightful analytics and reports that guide decision-making for larg...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $95K *

Drive impactful research by managing and analyzing complex clinical data. Collaborate with diverse teams to transform medical questions into data solutions using electronic health records and data pla...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $110K *

Engage with stakeholders to drive solution design and elicit requirements for IT initiatives. Contribute to cross-functional teams throughout the delivery lifecycle, ensuring alignment between busines...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $110K *

Play a key role in transforming business challenges into innovative technology solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive the full system delivery lifecycle and ensure high-quality ou...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $120K *

Champion innovative solutions by collaborating with business and technical teams. Drive requirement analysis across diverse digital initiatives, ensuring quality delivery. Thrive in dynamic environmen...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $110K *

Unlock your potential in this mid-level Technical Business Systems Analyst role, collaborating across teams to define requirements and ensure the delivery of effective digital solutions that align wit...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$109K - $223K *

Elevate your impact by leading complex global infrastructure programs. Drive end-to-end delivery, streamline processes, and ensure operational readiness in a fast-paced environment through effective c...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$185K - $370K *

Advance your career by managing major enterprise accounts and executing strategic sales initiatives. Collaborate with internal teams to deliver innovative solutions while exceeding sales targets and e...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$109K - $223K *

Drive successful program delivery through cross-functional teamwork, rapid assessment, and proactive communication to ensure all milestones meet aggressive timelines while fostering a culture of accou...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$131K - $237K *

Join us to maintain and optimize complex database environments, ensuring security and availability. Collaborate with advanced technologies while supporting critical national security initiatives. Shap...

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  •   11 - 15 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.