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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$72K - $121K *

Launch your career as a Senior Systems Developer, driving innovative solutions and enhancing team capabilities through advanced Salesforce development and integration expertise. Collaborate on complex...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$99K - $159K *

Drive the design and implementation of high-performance database solutions using Kinetica. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize data processing and enhance real-time capabilities, ensur...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$99K - $159K *

Pioneer innovative database solutions by architecting and optimizing Kinetica systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and implement complex data processing pipelines fo...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $182K *

Join a dynamic team to optimize cloud infrastructure and enhance software delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable operations and security across digital platforms in the A...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$91K - $180K *

Elevate mainframe performance by optimizing capacity planning, workload management, and systems analysis. Collaborate on modernization initiatives and enhance operational efficiency across enterprise...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Empower teams by managing and enhancing core financial systems, ensuring stability and alignment with business needs. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize processes and support critical financial...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$60K - $180K *

Champion the management and support of advanced security systems and IT infrastructure. Leverage your expertise in Windows environments and physical access control to ensure operational reliability an...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Reimagine your career as a Senior Systems Engineer, owning end-to-end systems design and automation. Collaborate across teams to enhance identity management, cloud security, and compliance, ensuring a...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading end-to-end systems engineering, focusing on identity, infrastructure, and security. Collaborate across teams to enhance automation and compliance, ensuring a robust and eff...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by owning end-to-end systems design and automation. Collaborate across teams to enhance identity management, cloud security, and compliance, ensuring a productive and audit-ready e...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Reimagine systems engineering by owning end-to-end identity and infrastructure solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance security, automate processes, and ensure compliance, driving productivity...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Tackle complex systems engineering challenges by designing, securing, and managing identity and cloud infrastructures. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance and automation, enhancing productiv...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $135K *

Pioneer innovative systems engineering solutions by designing, securing, and managing identity and infrastructure systems. Collaborate across teams to enhance automation, compliance, and security, ens...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing and managing identity and cloud systems, ensuring security and compliance while automating processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance productivity and m...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Champion end-to-end systems engineering by designing, securing, and managing identity and infrastructure solutions. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and automation, enhancing productivity i...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential as a Senior Systems Engineer, owning end-to-end systems design, automation, and security. Collaborate across teams to enhance identity management and ensure compliance while driving e...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $135K *

Architect robust identity and access systems, ensuring seamless integration and security across multi-cloud environments. Drive automation and compliance initiatives while collaborating with cross-fun...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Champion systems engineering by designing and managing identity, infrastructure, and security systems. Collaborate across teams to ensure automation, compliance, and productivity in a fast-paced envir...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of site reliability engineering. Leverage your skills in automation, cloud technologies, and CI/CD practices to enhance operational efficiency and reliability acr...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$122K - $135K *

Join a team that's dedicated to leading technical enterprise implementations, ensuring seamless integration and value delivery for customers. Collaborate with stakeholders to design secure architectur...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $135K *

Transform data management by leading nuanced mapping and conversion initiatives, ensuring seamless onboarding and operational excellence in a collaborative environment focused on accurate financial da...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $100K *

Administer and optimize Oracle database environments, ensuring performance, security, and availability. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot issues, implement solutions, and maintain documentation f...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$220K *

Join a team that's redefining data architecture by designing and implementing robust data infrastructures. Drive innovation in data governance, provenance, and optimization while collaborating with cr...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by managing database systems and CRM solutions, ensuring seamless migration to cloud environments. Collaborate with finance teams and leverage Microsoft technologies to optimize opera...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Engage with us to develop and optimize ETL/ELT workflows, ensuring data quality and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate data requirements into effective solutions, drivin...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

2 weeks 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 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.