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.
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.
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.
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.
$120K - $145K *
Shape the future of enterprise database architecture by leading operations, establishing standards, and guiding modernization efforts. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure robust database environm...
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$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...
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Senior Workforce Solutions Engineer
$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...
1 week ago
$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...
3 weeks ago
Senior Principal Engineer, Solutions Architecture
$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
Software Engineer, Senior-Dynatrace, SQL Server/Mongo/Oracle
$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
Software Engineer, Senior-Dynatrace, SQL Server/Mongo/Oracle
$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
Senior NoSQL Database Engineer (MongoDB)
$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
Senior Software Engineer, Core Infrastructure
$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
Senior Developer, Business Intelligence
$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...
6 days ago
Senior Windows CNO Developer & Analyst (TS/SCI with Polygraph)
$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
Senior Windows CNO Developer & Analyst (TS/SCI with Polygraph)
$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
$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
Senior Systems Infrastructure Technologist
$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
Senior Systems Infrastructure Technologist
$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
$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
Senior Business Application Analyst
$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...
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Senior Learning Systems Administrator
$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
Senior Learning Systems Administrator
$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...
2 weeks ago
Principal / Sr. Principal System Administrator
$94K - $176K *
Join a team that's dedicated to maintaining and enhancing classified systems. As a Linux Systems Administrator, you'll ensure operational excellence, collaborate across teams, and implement solutions...
5 days ago
$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
Senior Data Center Capacity Delivery Manager
$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
Senior Data Center Capacity Delivery Manager
$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...
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$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...
4 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Join a team that's driving innovation in systems engineering for national security. Manage Agile processes, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and enhance system performance through technical ex...
2 weeks ago
What does a senior database administrator do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Browse senior database administrator listings on Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities and identify roles aligned with your background and career goals.