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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$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by managing and optimizing enterprise Oracle database environments, ensuring high availability, security, and performance through expert administration and support of various Oracle v...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Lead enterprise architecture initiatives across diverse technology domains, ensuring alignment with standards and modernization plans. Collaborate with teams to enhance IT solutions and oversee config...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by providing advanced network administration support, enhancing operational efficiency for critical Base Area Network infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to ensure robust network p...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by leading enterprise database architecture and operations. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure high-performance, secure, and reliable database environments, primarily focusin...

Chicago, ILRemote

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$104K - $153K *

Unlock your potential by leading the technical delivery of workforce applications. Collaborate with teams to enhance productivity through automation, AI, and integrations, ensuring secure and efficien...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$84K - $113K *

Transform your career by managing and optimizing diverse database systems, ensuring high availability and performance for mission-critical applications. Collaborate with a dynamic team to tackle compl...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Empower innovation as a Solution Architect, delivering cutting-edge HPC solutions. Collaborate with global experts to meet diverse customer needs across industries, ensuring optimal IT architectures a...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$94K - $158K *

Join a dynamic team to drive operational excellence in critical production systems. Lead incident response, troubleshoot complex issues, and enhance automation and monitoring for enterprise platforms...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$94K - $158K *

Join a team that's dedicated to maintaining critical production systems. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll lead incident response, troubleshoot complex issues, and drive automation improvements to...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Advance your career by designing and optimizing scalable MongoDB database architectures. Lead the implementation of best practices for data governance, performance tuning, and cloud deployment across...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$79K - $209K *

Build scalable, resilient distributed systems while optimizing performance and reliability. Collaborate with teams to implement fault-tolerant solutions, automate processes, and ensure compliance with...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$93K - $110K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your expertise in Power BI and data visualization to drive strategic decision-making. Collaborate with teams to design insightful dashboards and ensure data governance w...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in advanced software analysis and reverse engineering, driving innovative cyber development efforts while collaborating with technical teams to enhance mission-focused solutions and ca...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Drive advanced software analysis and cyber development efforts by leveraging expertise in reverse engineering and CNO development. Collaborate with teams to enhance mission-focused solutions and docum...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $125K *

Join a dynamic team as you drive automation and cloud solutions, enhancing infrastructure services and supporting critical platform implementations. Collaborate on innovative projects while ensuring s...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$200K - $240K *

Champion national security by leading transformative IT infrastructure projects. Leverage your expertise to enhance enterprise architecture and drive modernization efforts, ensuring mission success fo...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in transforming enterprise IT capabilities for national security. Drive infrastructure modernization, ensure compliance, and mentor junior staff while delivering innovative solutions t...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Elevate project outcomes by leading requirements analysis and documentation for complex business solutions. Collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams to drive successful implementations and...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$81K - $115K *

Transform business processes by managing projects, ensuring quality, and maintaining adherence to delivery standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive efficiencies and mitigate risks in a dynami...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Optimize learning systems as a Senior Learning Systems Administrator, managing Workday Learning, supporting stakeholders, and driving continuous improvement through data analytics and automation solut...

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Champion the optimization of learning systems by managing Workday Learning, providing enterprise support, and leading technology projects. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance governance, complian...

Dallas, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$150K - $170K *

Join a team that's tackling big data challenges by managing MySQL and Postgres databases. You'll optimize performance, enhance security, and scale systems effectively while enjoying a flexible work en...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$365K - $435K *

Transform data center delivery by leading multi-site project teams, ensuring timely execution and operational readiness, while fostering strong partnerships and driving continuous improvement in a fas...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$365K - $435K *

Empower teams by leading data center capacity delivery, ensuring timely project execution and optimal collaboration. Your leadership will drive safety and quality in AI infrastructure, impacting opera...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $170K *

Partner with us to design and build high-performance data solutions, translating complex logic into scalable models and pipelines. Collaborate across teams to improve data quality and adopt innovative...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.