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.
Senior Databricks Solutions Architect
$150K - $180K *
Unlock your potential as a Senior Databricks Solution Architect, leading the migration from Palantir Foundry to Databricks. Drive architecture design, data engineering, and AI solutions while collabor...
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SQL Developer & Database Administator
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in optimizing and securing SQL Server environments, ensuring high availability and performance for critical manufacturing systems. Drive database modernization and provide technical le...
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$120K - $145K *
Lead the charge in systems engineering support for advanced technology programs, driving mission performance improvements through analysis, risk management, and technical expertise in radar and electr...
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Senior Grid Interconnection Consultant
$130K - $179K *
Lead utility planning and advisory projects, focusing on transmission system analysis, generator interconnection applications, and ISO feasibility studies to support diverse clients in the energy sect...
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Senior Grid Interconnection Consultant
$130K - $179K *
Analyze utility planning and advisory projects, focusing on transmission system planning, generator interconnection applications, and feasibility studies to support diverse clients in the energy secto...
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Senior Grid Interconnection Consultant
$130K - $179K *
Engineer utility planning and advisory projects, focusing on transmission system analysis, generator interconnection applications, and ISO feasibility studies to support diverse clients in the energy...
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$143K - $200K *
Innovate solutions as a Senior Appian Developer, tackling complex BPM challenges. Collaborate with teams to design, implement, and optimize high-performance applications while mentoring junior develop...
2 weeks ago
Enterprise Software Engineer III
$106K - $133K *
Transform large-scale software engineering projects by leading design, development, and implementation efforts. Collaborate with teams to enhance technology services and mentor junior engineers, ensur...
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Senior Full Stack .NET Developer
$110K - $130K *
Accelerate your career by developing scalable web applications with .NET and modern frameworks. Collaborate on innovative solutions, mentor peers, and drive technical excellence in a dynamic remote en...
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Senior Technical Support Engineer
$99K - $163K *
Innovate customer success by providing expert technical support, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and enhancing product experiences. Join us to solve complex challenges and drive impactful s...
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Enterprise Windows Domain and Server Administrator (Senior)
$110K - $130K *
Optimize enterprise IT operations by managing Windows Server systems, focusing on Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security compliance and provide ad...
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$110K - $140K *
Optimize and manage diverse database systems across cloud platforms, ensuring performance and reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance database architecture and automate process...
1 week ago
Senior Salesforce Administrator, AI & DevOps
$121K - $206K *
Engineer innovative deployment pipelines for AWS and Salesforce, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless releases. Lead projects, mentor others, and drive best practices in DevOps...
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$100K - $160K *
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Senior Stock Plan Administrator
$110K - $130K *
Optimize equity compensation administration by managing transactions, compliance, and reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate execution and enhance processes, supporting...
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$81K - $138K *
Innovate technology solutions for energy efficiency programs by leading business analysis, gathering requirements, and ensuring successful implementation through collaboration with stakeholders and pr...
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MS Enclave Administrator (Azure Operations Systems Administrator), Tech IV
$155K - $175K *
Champion your expertise in Azure as you lead technical solutions, manage customer relationships, and ensure system health for critical operations within a dynamic intelligence community environment...
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Senior Technical Consultant - Data & Analytics
$160K - $200K *
Lead the charge in designing and implementing scalable data solutions, orchestrating pipelines, and supporting advanced analytics in cloud environments. Collaborate with teams to deliver robust data a...
3 weeks ago
Senior Associate, Middleware Administrator
$95K - $115K *
Support and enhance middleware operations by managing IBM WebSphere, Jira, and Confluence. Troubleshoot issues, automate processes, and ensure platform reliability while providing 24/7 support and col...
1 week ago
Software Engineering Program Manager
$120K - $145K *
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$79K - $98K *
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$95K - $192K *
Transform data into actionable insights by designing robust data models and ETL pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop impactful BI solutions and dashboards that drive business...
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$95K - $192K *
Drive impactful data solutions by designing ETL pipelines, developing data models, and collaborating with analytics teams to support business objectives through data-driven insights and reporting...
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$95K - $192K *
Partner with us to drive impactful business intelligence solutions through data modeling, ETL pipeline development, and collaborative analytics. Leverage your expertise to create data-driven insights...
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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.