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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$120K - $202K *

Join a team that's advancing cybersecurity platforms through innovation and expert operations. Leverage your technical leadership and support experience to enhance data-driven decision-making in a glo...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $202K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of cybersecurity through advanced data platforms and AI-driven solutions. Lead global operations, enhance platform reliability, and drive innovation in security a...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $202K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity by leading platform operations and enhancing data-driven decision-making. Collaborate with global teams to optimize SIEM and observability solutions, ensuring high av...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $202K *

Transform cybersecurity operations by leading platform support and modernization initiatives. Collaborate with global teams to enhance data-driven decision-making and strengthen defenses against evolv...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$158K - $220K *

Optimize integrations by collaborating with ISVs to enhance their products with MongoDB. You'll design and implement solutions in production environments, ensuring maintainable code while enabling par...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $207K *

Transform financial reporting processes by configuring Oracle FCCS and Narrative Reporting. Collaborate with finance teams to ensure accurate data management and streamline consolidation activities, e...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $102K *

Unlock your potential by providing expert quality support for submarine systems, ensuring compliance with stringent certification and quality assurance standards through meticulous documentation revie...

Victoria, BCIn-Person

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Engage in the design, deployment, and support of Linux infrastructures, ensuring optimal performance for mission-critical applications in a collaborative environment with development and security team...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to the design, deployment, and maintenance of secure Linux infrastructures. Collaborate with developers and engineers to ensure reliable environments that support mission-critical applicati...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $160K *

Drive enterprise modernization by bridging operational needs and technical solutions for national security systems. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate complex requirements into actionable stra...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$116K - $264K *

Join a team that's driving global analytics and market research to optimize site selection and negotiate complex lease agreements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure operational complia...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$116K - $264K *

Lead global analytics and market research to identify site selection opportunities, negotiate complex lease agreements, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure operational compliance and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$116K - $264K *

Lead the charge in global analytics and market research, driving site selection and lease negotiations for data centers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure operational compliance and ti...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Pioneer data-driven decision-making by analyzing operational metrics and financial performance. Collaborate with leadership to enhance efficiency and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced manuf...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of operations analytics by partnering with leadership to drive data-driven decisions, enhance performance, and optimize financial outcomes in a dynamic manufacturing environment...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $200K *

Join us to enhance cybersecurity and identity management at a federal level. You'll implement SailPoint solutions, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure compliance while supporting critical IT infr...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in enhancing cybersecurity and identity management solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement and maintain SailPoint systems, ensuring compliance and security across environ...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$69K - $118K *

Transform data quality management by ensuring accurate investment strategy records. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance consultant databases and support research initiatives, while enga...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Drive the design and optimization of scalable database solutions for federal applications, leveraging AWS services and advanced ETL processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data i...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of cloud database solutions. Leverage your expertise in AWS and Oracle to design, optimize, and maintain scalable databases for federal applications, collaboratin...

Sterling, VARemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in enterprise patch management and vulnerability remediation, ensuring security and compliance across all managed systems. Collaborate with IT teams to enhance operational integrity an...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$106K - $154K *

Join us to shape and drive AI-enabled customer operations, enhancing engagement and efficiency. You'll lead transformative strategies, build sales pipelines, and connect technology with client needs t...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$107K - $128K *

Lead the global PLM ecosystem, driving digital transformation and optimizing product data management across engineering and manufacturing. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance system capabilities...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$113K - $163K *

Drive innovative data solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, build, and optimize scalable data pipelines and infrastructure, ensuring high-quality data for analytics and mac...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $175K *

Architect scalable AI solutions that enhance business processes, drive efficiency, and deliver measurable value. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate strategy into production-ready des...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.