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 *

Manage software deployments and automate processes to enhance efficiency for critical financial applications. Collaborate with teams, troubleshoot issues, and ensure optimal performance while developi...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Drive successful software deployments and support for financial applications, ensuring seamless integration and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance deployment efficiency wh...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring seamless software deployment for critical financial applications. Collaborate with multiple stakeholders to execute, automate, and improve deployment processes...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Empower your career with a dynamic role supporting diverse IT systems, where you'll troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring exceptional customer service in a collaborative team atm...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform the future of data-driven decision-making by delivering innovative BI solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance analytics capabilities, optimize reporting performance, and support...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Empower progress at the intersection of data and decision-making by developing impactful BI solutions that drive analytics capabilities, support modernization efforts, and enhance reporting performanc...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Empower informed decision-making by developing and optimizing enterprise reporting and analytics solutions using Power BI, SQL, and Snowflake. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver actionable insig...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Pioneer innovative solutions as a Senior Atlassian Tools Administrator, enhancing a large-scale Atlassian Cloud environment that supports over 8,000 users, while ensuring operational stability and sec...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career as you lead Oracle DBA operations, ensuring high availability, disaster recovery, and performance tuning for mission-critical databases while guiding a dedicated technical team and...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $195K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic DevOps team to enhance infrastructure, drive automation, and ensure security for Web3 solutions. Collaborate closely with engineering teams to innovate and optimi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $130K *

Deliver stability and security as a Senior Systems Administrator, leading infrastructure designs and upgrades while automating tasks to enhance enterprise environment performance and reliability. Elev...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $152K *

Unlock the potential of cloud solutions by leading infrastructure automation and DevOps initiatives. Collaborate across teams to deliver secure, scalable software delivery systems while mentoring engi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $169K *

Redefine data strategies to enhance product capabilities while leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality datasets. Drive initiatives to optimize data accuracy and availability for custome...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by joining our cybersecurity team to enhance endpoint security management, ensuring compliance and strategic implementations across diverse environments while collaborating with stake...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a dedicated Cybersecurity team to manage endpoint scanning operations, ensuring compliance and performance. Collaborate with stakeholders to strategize and implement effective tools and processes...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Lead front-line support operations, coordinate analysts, and ensure efficient ticket management to enhance user satisfaction and improve service quality across diverse teams...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Manage front-line support operations as you lead a team of analysts, ensuring quality service delivery. Oversee ticket inquiries, coordinate with stakeholders, and maintain support processes to optimi...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $155K *

Shape the future of data center strategies by providing expert analysis and leadership across electrical, mechanical, operational, and planning domains to ensure optimal infrastructure performance and...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $155K *

Optimize data center strategies by providing leadership in electrical, mechanical, and operational assessments. Drive improvements in infrastructure reliability through analysis, recommendations, and...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $155K *

Unlock potential by leading data center strategic analysis across electrical, mechanical, operational, and planning domains. Collaborate with teams to ensure reliability and performance of critical in...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $155K *

Shape the future of data center infrastructure by leading strategy projects and conducting due diligence assessments in electrical, mechanical, operations, and master planning domains to enhance perfo...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by leading database administration and support for Oracle and SQL environments. Ensure high availability and performance while driving modernization initiatives and optimizing databas...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Grow enterprise infrastructure solutions as a Senior IT Systems Engineer specializing in Microsoft Azure, IAM, and networking. Drive cloud modernization and lead technical projects while ensuring scal...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $150K *

Empower efficient manufacturing by designing and optimizing Emerson DeltaV MES Syncade solutions for life sciences, enhancing production execution, data integrity, and operational performance across g...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Innovate robust banking applications while leading a team of data specialists. Drive organizational success through strategic planning, user needs assessments, and effective database management in a c...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.