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.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
Locations
caret down
More
1
caret down

$126K - $248K *

Shape the future of cloud security by enhancing infrastructure resilience, automating security controls, and leading initiatives across multi-cloud environments to ensure robust protection and complia...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$155K - $195K *

Accelerate database performance and security by managing complex systems, ensuring integrity and availability. Collaborate on disaster recovery, performance tuning, and policy implementation to suppor...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$155K - $195K *

Transform database management by ensuring integrity, security, and availability of complex systems. Engage in performance tuning, disaster recovery, and policy implementation to support operational ex...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$83K - $130K *

Champion data engineering excellence by leading a team to build scalable data infrastructure, ensuring high-quality solutions that empower data-driven decision-making and drive organizational success...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $150K *

Engineer scalable data ingestion and processing solutions using Databricks. Lead design and implementation of data pipelines, mentor teams, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver high-performing...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $100K *

Optimize database systems solutions to support client objectives through data analysis and management. Collaborate with teams to enhance production processes and ensure data integrity while developing...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$88K - $190K *

Innovate the future of perioperative analytics by developing and maintaining a custom SQL data warehouse. Collaborate with faculty and operational leaders to enhance research and quality improvement i...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$98K - $156K *

Lead the charge in transforming complex business needs into precise system solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop functional designs that drive successful IT implementations and...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$92K - $105K *

Empower your career by designing and supporting Microsoft Dynamics 365 Field Service solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize operations, enhance integrations, and mentor junior developers...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$101K - $127K *

Develop and enhance the SQL database and business intelligence environment, transforming data into actionable insights through reporting and analytics. Collaborate with teams to deliver data-driven so...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $214K *

Transform your career by managing user systems in diverse environments. Oversee server setup, maintenance, and security while ensuring operational integrity. Collaborate on testing and troubleshooting...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $145K *

Manage and optimize Oracle database instances for critical applications, ensuring high performance and security. Collaborate on data ingestion and archival projects while supporting both enterprise da...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$108K - $130K *

Drive secure enclave development by managing systems, ensuring operability, and implementing security protocols. Collaborate within a small team to enhance system performance and compliance while main...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Drive secure enclave development by managing systems, ensuring operability, and enforcing security protocols. Collaborate within a small team to maintain and enhance system performance and compliance...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in defining and implementing enterprise-scale data architectures, ensuring trusted and governed data across the organization. Collaborate with engineering teams to design scalable solu...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Shape enterprise-scale data architectures that empower trusted, governed data. Collaborate with engineering teams to design scalable solutions, optimize performance, and lead innovative data initiativ...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$78K - $119K *

Join the Solutions Management team to support critical database systems for public safety. You'll design, develop, and maintain databases that enhance operations for the Pennsylvania State Police and...

1 week ago

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

$102K - $147K *

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...

Reposted yesterday

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

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's redefining data management solutions. Leverage your expertise in cloud platforms and analytics to support sales teams, drive customer success, and implement innovative data solution...

Raleigh, NCRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $95K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in API integrations and enterprise connectivity. Collaborate with stakeholders to define and deliver seamless API-based solutions that enhance system interoperabi...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Optimize enterprise Infoblox DDI services, ensuring secure and scalable infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance network performance and support DODNet modernization initiati...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $155K *

Lead the design and implementation of enterprise data architecture, ensuring robust data models and governance for a federal client's BI operations. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance data strat...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's modernizing critical utility applications. As a Senior Business Analyst, you'll gather requirements, enhance processes, and ensure seamless delivery of solutions while retaining ess...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Innovate and lead the technical oversight of Building Management Systems across multiple data centers, ensuring reliability and operational excellence while managing a team of engineers and collaborat...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Deliver innovative database solutions by designing, developing, and implementing robust database systems. Collaborate across teams to optimize data flow and enhance system architecture, ensuring effic...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information 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.