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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$88K - $105K *

Lead the development and maintenance of enterprise applications on SharePoint and Microsoft 365, ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards, while supporting knowledge management initiatives...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$137K - $198K *

Lead the charge in developing a robust enterprise integration framework by establishing standardized data, API platforms, and analytics. Drive technical standards, collaboration, and innovation across...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Partner with us to ensure 100% uptime for data center operations, leading a team in process development, technical support, and facility management. Drive improvement initiatives while delivering exce...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Lead the modernization of CI/CD pipelines across diverse tech stacks, optimizing release processes for high-speed brokerage applications while ensuring safe, automated deployments and fostering a deve...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $140K *

Pioneer innovative CI/CD solutions, streamline release processes, and optimize high-speed brokerage platforms while ensuring secure and automated deployments across diverse technologies and cloud envi...

North York, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $118K *

Unlock potential by managing and supporting mission-critical software applications. Collaborate with clients to enhance user experience through technical expertise, troubleshooting, and application co...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $140K *

Drive innovation as a Senior Backend Engineer, implementing secure enterprise features and enhancing Microsoft Entra Id and Active Directory products through strong collaboration and technical experti...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $135K *

Join a team that's driving key operations by spearheading system engineering initiatives, troubleshooting enterprise platforms, and leading a dynamic helpdesk team to ensure optimal performance and cl...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's pioneering cutting-edge software solutions for automated test equipment. Lead the design, development, and maintenance of high-performance applications while collaborating with engi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your extensive systems administration expertise to support complex programs. Collaborate within a dynamic team to enhance infrastructure and optimize system performance...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's committed to building robust software solutions and optimizing data pipelines. We're looking for a skilled Senior Developer with expertise in frontend and backend technologies, clou...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $128K *

Champion the management and optimization of SQL Server databases and system administration tasks, ensuring reliability, scalability, and security. Collaborate with teams on application deployments whi...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $195K *

Grow your career with a leading financial services team, driving software solutions and managing end-to-end projects in post-trade transaction processing to enhance operational efficiency and meet cli...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $144K *

Shape the future of marketing by driving strategic alliances and co-marketing initiatives. Leverage your expertise in product marketing and demand generation to develop impactful campaigns that boost...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Develop and maintain real-time visual databases for training systems, ensuring design accuracy and seamless integration. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support simulations and mission rehe...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Partner with us to develop and support cutting-edge visual and RADAR databases for simulation, ensuring high standards of accuracy and performance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to en...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $139K *

Elevate data management by transforming fragmented systems into a governed, lean data capability. Own the MDM roadmap across business domains, ensuring data quality and governance are embedded in oper...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $108K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing innovative software solutions using agile practices. You'll provide technical leadership, mentor others, and directly engage with business partners to drive...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential by joining a dedicated team to provide crucial system administration support in a dynamic Big Data environment for government clients, ensuring high availability and security for...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Contribute to a dynamic team developing intelligent products, focusing on full-stack UI and backend services. Collaborate with experts to create prototypes and reusable components to enhance user expe...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$115K - $172K *

Champion innovative software delivery by optimizing cloud infrastructure, automation, and collaboration. Leverage DevOps practices to enhance applications, improve workflows, and ensure system reliabi...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $172K *

Join a dynamic team to optimize cloud infrastructure and automate workflows, enhancing software delivery processes. This pivotal role fosters collaboration, ensures security practices, and drives effi...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$154K - $278K *

Accelerate your career by driving platform architecture and automation efforts for mission-critical programs, leveraging the latest technologies to enhance system optimization and streamline deploymen...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$154K - $278K *

Drive the development lifecycle for secure platform delivery. Collaborate on automation, process improvements, and infrastructure design to enhance operational efficiency and ensure reliable web servi...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$131K - $237K *

Shape your future as a key leader in DevOps, driving innovative solutions and fostering cross-functional collaboration. Enhance and maintain a robust infrastructure with a focus on efficiency, securit...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 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.