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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$110K - $130K *

Discover innovative ways to optimize and maintain complex databases while resolving performance issues. Collaborate with users to enhance data access and integration strategies, ensuring seamless mana...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $89K *

Grow your career with our dynamic team managing advanced data warehouses. Leverage technical expertise to ensure optimal database performance, security, and integrity, while collaborating with diverse...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Explore the opportunity to lead and innovate in application support, leveraging your expertise in Azure data engineering and cloud technologies to enhance data platforms and improve operational effici...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by managing Sybase ASE databases, ensuring performance, security, and continuity through effective backup and recovery strategies. Collaborate with teams to optimize database solution...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock your potential as a Lead Database Administrator, managing SQL Server and AWS cloud databases. Collaborate across teams to optimize performance, ensure reliability, and drive transformations in...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $145K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing databases and ensuring data accuracy in a highly regulated environment. Utilize your expertise to support critical DoD operations with strong analytical skill...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $210K *

Manage comprehensive database operations, ensuring performance, security, and compliance across platforms like Oracle and PostgreSQL while resolving complex database issues in a mission-critical envir...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential by managing comprehensive database systems, directing staff performance, and ensuring seamless operations while optimizing database integrity and security in a dynamic environmen...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$78K - $139K *

Transform technology landscapes by managing servers, databases, and systems with expertise. Collaborate across teams to ensure optimal performance, security, and availability of network infrastructure...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $120K *

Shape the future by optimizing database performance to ensure reliability and efficiency across mission-critical applications. Collaborate with teams to drive continuous improvements and implement bes...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$78K - $139K *

Elevate our database management capabilities by overseeing the setup, configuration, and maintenance of server and database systems while ensuring optimal performance and security in a dynamic and col...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by designing and developing data solutions for our advanced analytics platform, focusing on fixed income portfolio analytics within a collaborative, Agile environment while ensur...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the management and optimization of critical databases, ensuring performance, security, and user support while implementing efficient processes for data organization and storage across complex sys...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $100K *

Support essential maintenance database operations for a key aviation program. Manage data integrity and system security while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure effective reporting an...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Grow your career as you oversee database administration, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with teams to enhance system performance while ensuring service stability through strategic incident and c...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by providing critical infrastructure support, resolving incidents, and ensuring optimal system performance through effective collaboration and communication across teams. Drive progre...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by driving improvement in IT infrastructure through collaboration, assessment, and innovative solutions. You'll optimize performance, conduct security audits, and elevate technical pr...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Champion IT infrastructure excellence by resolving incidents, assessing maturity, and designing scalable solutions. Collaborate across teams to optimize performance, ensure security, and drive automat...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Advance the efficiency of IT infrastructure by resolving complex incidents, optimizing deployments, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance system performance and security measures...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by managing and optimizing database environments, ensuring high availability and performance while collaborating with teams to resolve issues and enhance production support...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join us to support and manage enterprise databases, ensuring performance, availability, and reliability through incident resolution, monitoring, and enhancements in a dynamic production environment...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Contribute to a dynamic storage team by managing and optimizing backup systems. Utilize expertise in troubleshooting and configuration of diverse storage technologies while collaborating with cross-fu...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Grow your career with a leading role in Windows systems administration, providing critical support for enterprise Microsoft environments. Engage in advanced troubleshooting, security hardening, and ma...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $163K *

Innovate database architectures and streamline processes in Azure for robust healthcare applications. Collaborate with dynamic teams to enhance performance, drive automation, and tackle complex databa...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$116K - $146K *

Drive the performance and optimization of database systems to ensure secure, efficient operations and effective data management, supporting mission-critical functions for federal clients in a fast-pac...

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.