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...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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

$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

$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

$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...

1 week 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...

1 week 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

$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...

3 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

$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

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate progress at the enterprise data environment, guiding governance, architecture, and integration. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver secure, accessible data that supports decision-maki...

London, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

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Waterloo, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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

$250K - $280K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $170K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $105K *

Transform your career by joining a dynamic support team where you will tackle application issues, enhance operational processes, and ensure high customer satisfaction all while collaborating in an Agi...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $196K *

Drive your career with a key role overseeing Oracle databases, ensuring optimal performance and security while collaborating on innovative data solutions and analytics in a dynamic environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Transform financial planning with your expertise in Workday Adaptive Planning. Collaborate with Finance and stakeholders to develop innovative budgeting, forecasting, and reporting solutions that driv...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$184K - $284K *

Develop cloud-native backend systems for massive AI compute infrastructures. Own architecture decisions and ensure high availability and reliability while collaborating across disciplines to drive inn...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $160K *

Shape the future of mission-critical data center architecture, leading innovative design and planning for complex projects, while mentoring teams and ensuring regulatory compliance and operational exc...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$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

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.