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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$140K - $160K *

Shape the future of HRIS by leading Workday configuration and governance. Drive improvements as we scale rapidly across multiple regions while ensuring compliance and system integrity in a fast-paced...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $142K *

Empower your career by providing expert DB2 and IMS database administration, ensuring optimal performance and reliability in critical production environments while collaborating with cross-functional...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$103K - $154K *

Unlock advanced data solutions by leveraging Microsoft Azure and Power BI. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality analytics and reporting, while enhancing business intelligence capabilities th...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$93K - $140K *

Transform complex Azure and hybrid infrastructure solutions by designing, implementing, and optimizing systems. Lead projects, establish technical standards, and mentor engineers while ensuring high a...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$83K *

Transform enterprise systems as a key contributor in a collaborative IT team. Drive Azure migrations, enhance infrastructure security, and automate processes to optimize technology and support evolvin...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$166K - $230K *

Empower your career as a Senior Infrastructure Engineer focusing on enhancing Lakehouse infrastructure, security, and cost efficiency while collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize data p...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $140K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Systems Engineer, managing and securing our Microsoft infrastructure and Fortinet network. Drive automation and enhance security while collaborating with IT teams to...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Shape the future of enterprise network and systems infrastructure by providing senior-level expertise in design, operation, and security. Drive modernization efforts and ensure resilient connectivity...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $160K *

Transform data operations by leading our Snowflake platform migration, ensuring security, reliability, and cost efficiency while collaborating across teams to standardize practices and enhance data ma...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $133K *

Lead the design and validation of complex systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovative solutions and maintain high-quality...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Drive your career with a role focused on designing and developing applications and integrations, ensuring data integrity, and delivering analytical solutions to meet business needs across various syst...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Transform the future of data solutions by designing and developing applications and integrations that enhance business performance and reporting. Collaborate with leaders to ensure data integrity and...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Partner with us to design and develop applications and integrations, ensuring data integrity and governance while delivering analytical solutions that drive business success and enhance decision-makin...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$92K - $123K *

Lead the charge in optimizing and securing Databricks environments on AWS. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data modernization initiatives, ensuring a robust platform for analytics a...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform your career by managing enterprise backup and storage operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system availability, protect critical data, and support recovery requireme...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in driving operational excellence and strategic initiatives across business functions. Collaborate with senior leadership to influence corporate development and enhance organizational...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Empower our infrastructure by managing enterprise storage and backup solutions. Collaborate with global teams to resolve complex incidents and ensure the reliability of critical technology services th...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of data security by engineering and integrating solutions that enhance data governance and compliance across cloud and on-premises environments, collaborating with...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$85K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as a Technical Lead Analyst, leveraging your Defined Benefits expertise to drive system enhancements, resolve complex issues, and translate requirements into effective technology s...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $95K *

Shape the future of pension administration by leading system changes, resolving complex issues, and translating Defined Benefits requirements into effective technology solutions while collaborating ac...

Florham Park, NJRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $135K *

Lead the analysis and documentation of complex business requirements, translating needs into actionable user stories. Mentor junior analysts and leverage AI tools to enhance delivery in a collaborativ...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $135K *

Transform business needs into actionable insights by leading complex requirements analysis, mentoring junior analysts, and leveraging AI tools to enhance delivery and collaboration across teams...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing high-quality backend software solutions while mentoring junior developers and collaborating across teams. Drive project success through design, implementation, and mainte...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$128K - $214K *

Optimize IT systems as a Senior Linux System Administrator, managing infrastructure and processes. Provide troubleshooting support, enhance system performance, and ensure operational integrity across...

2 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$146K - $306K *

Lead operational excellence across multiple data center sites, driving performance monitoring, strategic capacity analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate with executive leadershi...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.