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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$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in maintaining and improving our virtualization and storage platforms. Drive complex technical issues to resolution, mentor junior team members, and leverage your expertise to enhance...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of database solutions, enhancing quality and reliability. You'll design, test, and optimize Oracle and PostgreSQL databases while documenting processes and implem...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $140K *

Transform IT infrastructure by joining a team focused on Linux OS administration. Leverage your expertise to configure systems, troubleshoot networks, and enhance operations, ensuring reliability and...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$84K - $211K *

Elevate your career by enhancing business systems to drive client success and improve internal operations, while serving as a key mentor and systems analyst in a dynamic environment focused on solutio...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Champion functional analysis excellence by leading incident management and mentoring team members, ensuring optimal system performance and user satisfaction in a dynamic technical environment. Drive m...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to advanced cybersecurity projects by leading the systems engineering lifecycle for cyberspace capabilities, integrating diverse data sources to enhance decision-making and operational effi...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead and advance complex computer systems engineering projects, providing expertise in design, integration, testing, and sustainment for defense applications throughout the full system lifecycle...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing weapon and combat systems through expert systems engineering. Contribute across the full lifecycle, ensuring mission-critical systems are reliable, interopera...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Drive senior-level technical excellence in customer onboarding and service delivery, ensuring robust backup, recovery, and operational support across public-sector implementations while developing pro...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$105K - $112K *

Join us in modernizing data infrastructure as you oversee SQL Server administration, performance optimization, and data architecture. Collaborate with teams to ensure data governance and strategy alig...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in database solutions, supporting the Naval Information Warfare Center with design, testing, and AWS management to enhance operational readiness and system reliab...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $350K *

Optimize mission critical electrical power studies, leading a team to analyze short circuit, coordination, and arc flash assessments while enhancing internal capabilities and collaborating effectively...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $178K *

Drive the integrity and performance of database management systems, ensuring 24/7 operational readiness, while collaborating with internal and external teams to meet logistics and maintenance requirem...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $178K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless database management and support logistics operations, driving database integrity and performance metrics for classified programs in a fast-paced e...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $350K *

Elevate your career by leading electrical power studies for mission-critical projects. You’ll oversee teams, engage with clients, and enhance power studies expertise, ensuring design excellence for da...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $350K *

Reimagine electrical power studies for mission-critical projects, executing short circuit, coordination, and thermal studies. Collaborate with design leads and mentor junior engineers while ensuring q...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $350K *

Transform your career as you lead advanced electrical power studies for mission-critical projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance expertise and drive design standards while managing multipl...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Empower enterprise observability initiatives, ensuring platforms operate with regulatory-grade visibility, resilience, and continuity while driving modernization and alignment with operational excelle...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Elevate your career by providing expert support for enterprise desktop management. Lead endpoint solutions, mentor junior engineers, and drive strategic initiatives while enhancing operational efficie...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $111K *

Drive the development and enhancement of simulation systems for Fleet Ballistic Missile programs, managing requirements and testing within a collaborative, cross-functional team environment to support...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Optimize Microsoft SQL Server databases by providing technical support, conducting system analysis, and ensuring system integrity. Collaborate with engineering teams for upgrades and automation while...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $187K *

Join a dynamic team as you support the operation of advanced liquid cooling and electrical systems in high-density data halls, ensuring reliable infrastructure performance, safety, and operational exc...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Grow your career with a leading role in Data Governance, designing and implementing frameworks with Informatica IDMC on AWS. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance data strategy, ensuring complianc...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $170K *

Drive your career with a hands-on leadership role that combines coding, architectural decision-making, and mentoring in a fast-paced environment, impacting financial advisors through core applications...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Redefine enterprise data models by extending robust Finance Data Platform capabilities, ensuring integration for Corporate Banking, Wealth Management, and Private Banking while promoting consistency a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.