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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$95K - $115K *

Elevate database performance and security by managing SQL Server instances, optimizing ETL processes, and leading cloud migration strategies while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$50K - $118K *

Transform executive support by managing complex schedules, enhancing communication, and leveraging AI tools. Collaborate with senior leaders to streamline workflows, prioritize commitments, and ensure...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$50K - $118K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing executive productivity through strategic calendar management, effective communication, and innovative AI tools. Your expertise will ensure senior leaders focu...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Support mission-critical Oracle platforms by administering Oracle Linux and Exadata environments, ensuring optimal performance for federal national-security applications while collaborating with cross...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion database excellence by overseeing administration, ETL processes, and data integrity across multiple platforms. Collaborate with teams to ensure timely deliverables and maintain high standards...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Empower security operations and engineering to enhance threat detection, incident response, and prevention. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to scale security measures as the organization grows...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Shape the future of mission-critical IT operations by providing expert systems administration and support for enterprise and tactical environments, ensuring seamless functionality and operational read...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $150K *

Transform enterprise technology solutions by assessing and enhancing Public Safety systems. Collaborate with stakeholders to refine requirements, support integrations, and ensure successful implementa...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $145K *

Lead strategic workforce planning initiatives to optimize human resource allocation, analyze workforce needs, and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance organizational performance and efficiency...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $140K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of clinical research by designing and configuring eCOA solutions. Leverage your expertise to ensure data integrity and compliance while collaborating with cross-f...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$116K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing network infrastructure for a critical Space Development Agency project. As a Senior Systems Administrator, you'll manage and optimize systems, ensuring robust...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$108K - $145K *

Contribute to the design and optimization of scalable database architectures that enhance healthcare imaging solutions, ensuring high performance and reliability while collaborating across teams to su...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Drive impactful data solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and optimize systems. Utilize advanced analytics to provide insights and support strategic...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Empower your career by managing IT systems and infrastructure. Provide expert support for troubleshooting, maintenance, and compliance, ensuring optimal performance across diverse platforms while coll...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$104K - $149K *

Drive innovation as a Senior Oracle DBA, ensuring secure, high-performing database environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational excellence and support mission-critical...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$88K - $105K *

Build your career by overseeing the design, implementation, and maintenance of integrated database management systems, ensuring data integrity and security while collaborating with technical teams to...

1 week ago

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

$96K - $128K *

Join a team that's building scalable, data-driven solutions by designing and managing robust data pipelines. Play a key role in enhancing analytics capabilities while collaborating with product teams...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Elevate your career by leveraging advanced OnBase ECM expertise to build, support, and optimize low code/no code solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance system functionality and drive efficienc...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$86K *

Transform municipal operations by managing enterprise applications that enhance service delivery and support critical functions across departments. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure optimal perf...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Drive improvements in patient care by bridging clinical operations and IT. Collaborate with diverse teams to analyze workflows, design solutions, and ensure successful implementation of clinical syste...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $186K *

Drive security excellence by analyzing, implementing, and monitoring robust security systems to protect organizational assets. Collaborate with teams to enhance security protocols and respond to evolv...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in overseeing heavy civil construction projects, ensuring timely delivery and safety. Manage multiple crews and resources while coordinating with stakeholders to maintain project effic...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Drive your career forward as a Senior Business Analyst, collaborating with cross-functional teams to consolidate payment gateways and enhance the US Payments landscape through innovative solutions and...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $150K *

Champion innovation by enhancing our cloud infrastructure and automating operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive AI-powered solutions and ensure software reliability in a dynamic...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $177K *

Drive the development and optimization of data storage systems, ensuring accuracy and security across unique underwater projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data workflows and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.