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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$100K - $130K *

Elevate technological strategies by managing cross-functional teams to enhance business goals through effective IT solutions and asset stewardship. Lead with innovation and collaboration in a dynamic...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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

$120K - $150K *

Lead efforts in enterprise identity and access management by delivering secure authentication solutions, mentoring technical teams, and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity standards while addressin...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $140K *

Drive your career forward by managing enterprise storage and backup solutions, optimizing performance, and leading disaster recovery initiatives within a dynamic global IT Operations team...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Champion the evolution of enterprise storage and backup systems through design, optimization, and administration. Lead initiatives to enhance performance, security, and compliance within a global IT O...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $145K *

Drive performance and stability of key healthcare applications by resolving issues, implementing changes, and collaborating across teams to enhance solutions and foster a high-performing culture withi...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $150K *

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Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $171K *

Optimize mission operations by ensuring technical quality, SLA compliance, and swift resolution of performance issues. Act as a technical bridge across teams to enhance satellite performance and opera...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$106K - $175K *

Lead the design and optimization of data center asset management processes, ensuring compliance and operational excellence throughout the lifecycle of hardware assets while collaborating cross-functio...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$118K - $148K *

Lead efforts to optimize the reliability and performance of our cloud platform, engaging with customers and cross-functional teams to enhance systems while automating operations. Deliver high-quality...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $140K *

Transform testing processes by designing and developing innovative software solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality performance and compliance with coding standards...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's critical to national defense by supporting missile defense systems integration and analysis. Leverage your systems engineering expertise to ensure technical accuracy and collaborati...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $139K *

Advance database management practices by overseeing implementation, enhancing applications, and providing expert training. Collaborate with teams to migrate legacy systems and develop automated workfl...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Manage hands-on data engineering projects while architecting robust data solutions. Collaborate directly with stakeholders to implement a cloud data platform, mentor junior engineers, and ensure compl...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$139K - $291K *

Join a team that's redefining service supply chain management by leading FRU strategy, optimizing logistics, and driving operational excellence across global markets to enhance product lifecycle and d...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $160K *

Join a team that supports and optimizes SAP HANA databases to drive efficiency and performance. Contribute to management tasks, configuration recommendations, and collaborate with cross-functional tea...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Transform enterprise data architecture by designing scalable, secure platforms. Collaborate with global teams to ensure performance and reliability while integrating advanced AI/ML capabilities to dri...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $130K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to leverage data-driven insights and optimize business strategies. Champion the analytics lifecycle through effective modeling, reporting, and analysis, ensuring cla...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $120K *

Transform the reporting landscape by designing and developing data solutions that empower stakeholders, enhance data quality, and support decision-making in a dynamic, fast-paced environment focused o...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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

$115K - $130K *

Join a team dedicated to enhancing a dynamic enterprise platform. As a Senior Full Stack Developer, you will shape both front-end and back-end solutions, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and d...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to shape the data architecture for wealth management, driving regulatory compliance and AI capabilities, while delivering superior client outcomes through AWS solutions and collabo...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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

$120K - $150K *

Redefine enterprise data reliability by architecting, scaling, and optimizing cloud data platforms. Drive excellence in performance, resilience, and operational efficiency across complex environments...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Unlock the potential of data by architecting robust ecosystems that fuel enterprise analytics and strategic insights. You will lead innovative data solutions that ensure accurate reporting and scalabl...

2 weeks 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.