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.
$125K - $135K *
Lead the charge in enterprise systems architecture and infrastructure modernization. Drive automation, optimize security, and implement zero-trust principles across complex environments while ensuring...
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$125K - $135K *
Innovate robust infrastructure solutions by leading enterprise systems architecture, automation, and zero-trust security implementation across complex environments. Drive strategic initiatives for ope...
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$90K - $180K *
Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team as a Senior Business Analyst, where you'll bridge regulatory, compliance, and technology efforts to drive strategic solutions and enhance operational control...
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$110K - $130K *
Unlock your potential by developing robust backend services and APIs using C# and .NET. Collaborate on enterprise integrations, optimize performance, and implement best practices in a dynamic, remote...
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Critical Infrastructure Engineer
$95K - $115K *
Lead the charge in ensuring 100% uptime for Data Center operations, driving process improvements, technical support, and effective communication to enhance customer integration and facility management...
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$114K - $153K *
Join a dynamic team driving innovation in cloud-based web services, enhancing product functionality and quality in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle complex e...
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$227K - $338K *
Take ownership of the architecture and engineering direction for an enterprise AI agent platform, driving hands-on development and mentoring engineers to deliver scalable, cloud-native solutions for F...
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Senior Data Center Support Services Technician
$57K - $118K *
Join a dynamic team to enhance data center operations by mentoring technicians, optimizing hardware maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols while driving continuous improvement in t...
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Senior Data Center Support Services Technician
$57K - $118K *
Make your mark at a dynamic data center, overseeing hardware maintenance, mentoring technicians, and ensuring operational excellence. Collaborate across teams to enhance system reliability and drive c...
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Senior Data Center Support Services Technician
$80K - $95K *
Empower your career by overseeing critical data center operations, managing incidents, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Collaborate with teams to enhance service delivery and mentor juni...
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Senior Data Center Support Services Technician
$57K - $118K *
Support 24/7 data center operations by managing hardware installation, troubleshooting, and documentation. Collaborate with teams to ensure efficient service delivery and maintain inventory while exec...
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$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's enhancing Salesforce Service Cloud capabilities, driving enterprise initiatives with robust development skills. Collaborate with various stakeholders to implement innovative solutio...
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$100K - $120K *
Empower our team to drive business transformation through continuous improvement, project management, and strategic planning. Lead initiatives that enhance operations and mentor staff in applying adva...
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$90K - $125K *
Lead the charge in modernizing database environments by leveraging Oracle and PostgreSQL technologies. Collaborate with application teams to ensure optimal performance and reliability while executing...
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$150K - $300K *
Optimize Azure infrastructure by architecting solutions, implementing CI/CD pipelines, and managing services. Collaborate across teams to ensure security, compliance, and performance while supporting...
5 days ago
Business Process Analyst with SQL Development
$107K - $195K *
Drive business analysis and Agile delivery for mission-critical systems. Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, develop SQL solutions, and support data integration efforts while adaptin...
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Supervisor, Enterprise Data Services
$108K - $135K *
Elevate the enterprise data landscape by leading a dynamic IT data team, ensuring strategic governance, and driving digital transformation initiatives to enhance data accessibility and AI readiness ac...
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Senior Infrastructure Engineer
$95K - $115K *
Transform facilities and infrastructure support for Navy initiatives. Collaborate with various stakeholders to analyze, plan, and execute projects ensuring operational efficiency for Newport News’ air...
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Senior Systems & Infrastructure Engineer
$90K - $120K *
Empower your career by tackling complex infrastructure challenges across diverse client environments. Leverage your technical expertise to resolve escalations, manage migrations, and enhance system re...
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Senior Software Engineer - Salesforce
$93K - $202K *
Champion the development of innovative Salesforce solutions, leveraging AI and data integration to enhance user experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, build, and maintain scal...
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$120K - $145K *
Unlock potential by designing and developing scalable, data-intensive software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and drive innovation in a fast-paced environmen...
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Oracle eBusiness Suite (EBS) Database Administrator
$129K - $175K *
Champion the optimization of mission-critical Oracle EBS environments, ensuring seamless database administration and support for complex financial systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to e...
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Senior Platform Operations Engineer
$120K - $202K *
Transform cybersecurity operations by leading platform support and innovation. Collaborate with global teams to enhance data-driven decision-making and strengthen defenses against evolving threats in...
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Senior Platform Operations Engineer
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Elevate enterprise cybersecurity operations by leading platform support, enhancing reliability, and driving improvements across SIEM and observability systems, ensuring robust defense against cyber th...
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Senior Platform Operations Engineer
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Lead high-availability cybersecurity operations and support for enterprise platforms. Manage critical SIEM, observability, log management, and innovative data solutions to enhance threat detection and...
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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.