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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$95K - $170K *

Lead the design and documentation of modular systems, enhancing collaboration with engineering and production teams to deliver innovative and efficient solutions while driving quality and standardizat...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$220K - $250K *

Tackle complex mission-focused systems ensuring alignment, integration, and stability. Lead requirement engineering and lifecycle management, while driving collaboration and producing detailed documen...

2 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Innovate and automate critical operational processes to enhance efficiency and scalability in a fast-paced retail energy environment. Engage in system integration, data validation, and compliance repo...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$124K *

Elevate your career by providing essential production support for diverse global database platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex challenges through migrations, upgrades, a...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$78K - $117K *

Tackle modernization of core applications with a focus on accessibility, compliance, and user experience. As a senior developer, you will lead the design and development of enterprise-level solutions...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing IT infrastructure solutions, collaborating with diverse teams to enhance operations, and ensuring high availability and performance through innovative practi...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $150K *

Champion data transformation and analytics innovation with your expertise in Power BI and AWS. Collaborate across teams to create actionable insights that enhance customer experiences and drive strate...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion quality assurance by enhancing automated testing frameworks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure software reliability and performance while driving adherence to best practices i...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$102K - $154K *

Grow your expertise by tackling complex infrastructure solutions, optimizing performance, and driving automation initiatives within a hybrid-cloud environment while leading cross-functional teams and...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$122K - $150K *

Build scalable data solutions that enhance analytics performance and support operational excellence. Collaborate with stakeholders to standardize high-quality data, enabling effective decision-making...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $200K *

Join the effort to automate and enhance system security evaluation processes while designing scalable database architectures. Leverage your expertise in database management and development to optimize...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Transform technical support into a VIP experience by providing advanced macOS and mobile device assistance, ensuring optimal performance for elite users in high-stakes environments. Elevate your caree...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role where you'll manage client relationships, ensure smooth service delivery, and identify new business opportunities. Drive revenue retention and establish yourself a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $160K *

Optimize systems engineering support across the acquisition lifecycle for dynamic Department of the Air Force initiatives, translating operational requirements into technical solutions that enhance mi...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to empower mission-critical Oracle database solutions. Leverage your advanced SQL and PL/SQL skills to troubleshoot and optimize enterprise applications while ensuring high-perform...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$168K - $200K *

Transform your career by building and operating a resilient, scalable data platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance cloud infrastructure for critical data and ML workloads, ensurin...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Tackle complex scheduling challenges by integrating and analyzing data, ensuring risk management, and validating sequences. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance naval maintenance and production s...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to designing and deploying scalable IT infrastructure solutions. Collaborate with experts in networking, cloud, and security, ensuring systems are efficient, secure, and a...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate infrastructure solutions by designing and implementing scalable systems across networking, cloud, and security domains, while optimizing performance and ensuring best practices in operational...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of IT infrastructure by designing and implementing scalable solutions in cloud, networking, and security, ensuring operational excellence while maintaining and upgrading critical syst...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $160K *

Pioneer innovations in technology infrastructure by optimizing performance and reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance service delivery for critical trading platforms, driving...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $100K *

Strategize the BI roadmap, design scalable solutions, manage stakeholders, and lead a talented team to enhance data insights and governance while ensuring quality and consistency across enterprise rep...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Engage with us to drive CRM implementation success by acting as a pivotal link between operational requirements and system functionality, ensuring seamless process transitions and stakeholder collabor...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by collaborating with clients to translate unique operational needs into a cohesive CRM system, ensuring effective implementation and process documentation while elevating stakeholder...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Empower your career as you support the integrity of the Global AML Program through independent quality assurance reviews, driving excellence in AML investigations and enhancing compliance practices ac...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.