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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$182K - $236K *

Reimagine the future as a Senior Principal Engineer, leading innovative systems development. Drive complex integrations and architect elegant solutions that create a meaningful impact across global en...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$101K - $182K *

Join our team to lead the planning and analysis of power systems, ensuring reliable and efficient delivery of energy solutions. Collaborate across departments to enhance project outcomes while influen...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$101K - $182K *

Optimize power system planning and study activities, ensuring compliance with industry standards while collaborating across teams in a dynamic environment that enhances quality of life and supports cl...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$101K - $182K *

Shape the future of energy by leading complex power system planning and studies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams on innovative projects that enhance community infrastructure and meet industry...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$101K - $182K *

Drive the future of energy by leading power system planning studies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality analysis and design, ensuring compliance with industry standards fo...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$101K - $182K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of power systems by delivering innovative plans and studies to optimize energy management and enhance client projects across North America and beyond, working col...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$101K - $182K *

Unlock potential by leading complex power system studies and planning initiatives across North America, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and optimize performance in clie...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$101K - $182K *

Shape innovative power system solutions by leading complex studies and analyses, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborate across teams to enhance project deliverables and contribute to...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$101K - $182K *

Support and deliver complex power system studies and planning projects for various clients. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance, accuracy, and industry standards, significant...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$101K - $182K *

Accelerate progress at power systems planning by leading studies and analysis. Collaborate across engineering disciplines to deliver comprehensive solutions that enhance grid reliability and meet indu...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $133K *

Drive innovation by designing and optimizing modern data platforms and pipelines. Collaborate across teams to deliver scalable cloud-based analytics and ensure data integrity, governance, and performa...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $133K *

Lead the charge in developing and optimizing scalable data platforms, fostering collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative analytics solutions while ensuring data integrity and...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $133K *

Build modern data platforms as a Senior Data Engineer, collaborating with diverse teams to develop scalable data solutions, optimize processes, and ensure data governance while leading technical effor...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Pioneer data architecture by designing and optimizing Azure Lakehouse systems, ensuring reliable ETL/ELT pipelines and supporting cross-functional teams in delivering scalable enterprise solutions on...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $179K *

Unlock your potential as a Database Administrator, empowering critical global consular operations. Optimize database systems, enhance performance, and ensure security in a dynamic, collaborative envir...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$148K - $234K *

Pioneer the governance and strategy for enterprise data resources, ensuring accessibility and quality across the organization. Collaborate with leaders to define standards, enhance data product adopti...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative software solutions in a dynamic environment, providing key DevOps support for NASA's application and platform operations, mentoring team members, and driving efficiency through tec...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Take ownership of cloud infrastructure design, implementation, and maintenance, driving improvements while mentoring teams to meet business goals and ensure operational excellence in a challenging, au...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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

$120K - $145K *

Lead transformative initiatives by architecting and scaling AWS infrastructure for rapid growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design secure, efficient systems that support performance go...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $105K *

Champion customer success by managing and expanding key B2B accounts, driving retention and growth through relationship-focused strategies and exceptional service...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Support our dynamic team by managing complex systems and networks across multiple domains. Ensure operational continuity through effective system administration and collaborate to resolve issues effic...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion the administration of Deltek Costpoint, ensuring compliance and accuracy in government contract accounting while effectively supporting cross-functional teams with best practices and training...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Reimagine healthcare data solutions by driving successful migration projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data accuracy and integrity while leveraging innovative tools to enhance...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.