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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$120K - $165K *

Join an innovative team to lead enterprise CI/CD platform development, enhancing software delivery through reliability engineering, security best practices, and standardization across hybrid environme...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $165K *

Elevate software delivery practices by leading advanced CI/CD initiatives across hybrid cloud environments. Leverage your expertise in reliability, security, and quality engineering to drive innovatio...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $180K *

Shape innovative data infrastructure by building a robust data lake and scalable data services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define data strategies and optimize performance in a fast-pac...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $116K *

Empower your career by leading the development and automation of secure database systems, enhancing project life cycles through innovative technologies and streamlined processes, while collaborating w...

1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Redefine the future of AI by spearheading product strategies that deliver practical, user-focused solutions across multiple teams. Drive strategic initiatives, stakeholder collaboration, and agile pra...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $165K *

Join as a Senior DevOps Engineer, leading the design and operation of enterprise CI/CD platforms. Your expertise will drive platform standardization, progressive delivery, and security, ensuring high...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K *

Lead the architecture and implementation of secure cloud services for regulated environments, ensuring compliance and operational excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver resilie...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $270K *

Elevate our database infrastructure as a Principal Engineer. Tackle challenges in scale, consistency, and availability by pioneering innovative solutions that redefine the future of data management fo...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $125K *

Transform the financial data landscape by ensuring optimal functionality of Oracle EPM applications. Collaborate across departments to enhance processes, troubleshoot issues, and maintain secure, effi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Innovate data solutions by designing and optimizing secure, efficient data pipelines using Databricks and cloud technologies. Lead a team while collaborating across functions to drive data governance...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$116K - $194K *

Manage engineering efforts in military systems for the acquisition and development of advanced weapon systems, focusing on FMS. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure mission requirements are met and...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$132K - $185K *

Join a team that's managing data center projects with a focus on client needs. Utilize your expertise in project management, cost estimation, and stakeholder communication to drive projects from incep...

3 weeks ago

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

$179K - $198K *

Accelerate progress at a cutting-edge engineering firm by optimizing performance and scalability for distributed systems. Collaborate across teams to solve complex challenges in enterprise data manage...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $179K *

Lead the design and optimization of scalable database solutions, ensuring efficient data management and integration in support of critical intelligence analysis for weapon and emerging technology asse...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $105K *

Unlock your potential as you support and enhance enterprise Oracle and SQL Server databases, ensuring high availability, performance, and security while collaborating with development teams on data so...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$126K - $154K *

Drive quality assurance and automation strategy, contributing hands-on as a full-stack developer. Lead testing framework design for web/mobile applications while collaborating cross-functionally to en...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $140K *

Play a key role in transforming data into actionable insights through executive-level dashboards, collaborating across teams to enhance business processes and drive strategic goals with advanced Power...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $150K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to oversee secure analytics and MarTech platforms, ensuring operational excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement in reporting and digital marketing ef...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$83K - $115K *

Lead the performance and scalability of storage infrastructure, enhancing stability across cloud and on-premise environments. Drive data management strategy, oversee upgrades, and optimize efficiency...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$111K - $150K *

Pioneer systems engineering solutions to enhance interoperability and data access across various security enclaves, driving mission alignment and operational excellence for decision makers in a comple...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming MEP design into high-quality, constructible models. Lead coordination, mentor junior designers, and ensure project success through effective clash detectio...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$152K - $192K *

Transform complex data into intuitive user experiences by developing high-performance applications with React and Snowflake. Collaborate with teams to refine workflows, build seamless interfaces, and...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $110K *

Advance your career by leading MEP coordination efforts, driving production and clash detection while mentoring junior designers in a collaborative environment focused on high-quality, client-ready mo...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $110K *

Transform complex MEP projects by leading a team of professionals in Revit-based modeling, ensuring quality deliverables, and fostering collaboration across disciplines while mentoring junior designer...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$85K - $110K *

Champion the stability of IT infrastructure across multiple locations by designing, implementing, and maintaining core technology systems while ensuring cloud security and reliability. Collaborate wit...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 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.