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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$90K - $120K *

Support and optimize AWS RDS databases for large-scale applications. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure performance, reliability, and security, while managing backups, performance tuning, an...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Unlock potential by providing critical database administration to optimize and secure SQL environments. Collaborate with IT professionals to enhance performance, implement backup strategies, and manag...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in safeguarding data integrity and availability across diverse databases. Ensure optimal performance through proactive maintenance, adherence to security policies, and thorough system...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $130K *

Shape the future of database management by leading enterprise-level implementations and optimizations. Drive performance, security, and best practices while mentoring junior staff to ensure mission-cr...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Engineer and optimize database solutions in hybrid environments, ensuring performance, security, and compliance. Collaborate on database management and cloud integrations, enhancing operational effici...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

Join a team that's committed to maintaining the integrity and security of critical databases, ensuring optimal performance and availability across various platforms while implementing essential polici...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Shape the future of database management by optimizing enterprise systems, ensuring performance and reliability for critical operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and enhance...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$131K - $237K *

Execute database optimization and security strategies to ensure the integrity, availability, and resilience of mission-critical databases across on-prem and cloud environments, while leading moderniza...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $216K *

Unlock potential by driving database optimization and security for critical government IT systems. Manage complex database environments ensuring performance, integrity, and policy compliance, while me...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$135K - $216K *

Drive database operations by implementing and optimizing systems to support mission-critical applications. Leverage your expertise to enhance performance, security, and support in a flexible, remote w...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $216K *

Explore opportunities to enhance database systems, ensuring high performance and security in a critical operations environment. Collaborate with diverse teams to support consular applications globally...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Join a team that optimizes database performance while ensuring security and availability across enterprise SQL databases. You'll implement backup strategies, manage high availability clusters, and sup...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $110K *

Elevate database reliability and security by managing performance and maintaining our Microsoft SQL Server environment. Collaborate with teams to ensure optimal operations and implement effective solu...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $110K *

Optimize and maintain complex database systems by implementing security measures, troubleshooting issues, and designing data structures to support application performance and reliability in a collabor...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Transform data management by designing and maintaining complex databases, optimizing performance, and ensuring security for diverse applications in a collaborative, government-focused environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Explore opportunities to enhance IT infrastructure efficiency, resolve complex incidents, and collaborate with diverse teams. Drive performance optimization, security compliance, and scalable solution...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Transform infrastructure management by resolving complex incidents, optimizing database systems, and enhancing IT solutions. Collaborate with teams to create effective assessments and deploy scalable...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Take ownership of IT infrastructure management, delivering scalable solutions and optimizing performance through collaboration, incident resolution, and operational excellence while maintaining securi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $110K *

Join a team that's focused on enhancing IT infrastructure by troubleshooting complex incidents, optimizing performance, and implementing scalable solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance efficie...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Drive the future of IT infrastructure as you manage deployments, optimize performance, and enhance automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless system integration and improve...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion database initiatives, overseeing management, optimization, and security for enterprise systems, while mentoring team members to foster collaboration and enhance technology solutions...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Take ownership of complex database reliability challenges while driving automation and efficiency within a modern data platform team. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secur...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Transform organizational data management by overseeing Microsoft SQL databases, ensuring effective design and administration for applications and data warehousing. Collaborate on data modeling and ETL...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform enterprise database operations by optimizing Oracle 19c environments and driving automation initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance performance, reliability, and efficiency wi...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $95K *

Provide expertise in SQL Server database management to ensure data integrity, security, and performance across multiple environments. Collaborate with teams to optimize databases and support developme...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.