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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$95K - $159K *

Advance enterprise security solutions by managing stakeholder dependencies, enhancing security designs, and delivering timely project outcomes while collaborating with technical teams and clients to e...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of business analytics by designing and maintaining Power BI dashboards. Collaborate cross-functionally to turn complex data into actionable insights while ensuring reliable reporting...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing and enhancing infrastructure solutions across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. Collaborate with teams and vendors to ensure security, reliability, and performa...

St. Louis, MORemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Join us to design and enhance infrastructure solutions across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. Collaborate with teams and vendors to improve security, reliability, and performance while re...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$107K - $195K *

Tackle complex software challenges by developing scalable applications using Java/Python and LLM APIs. Collaborate in an agile environment to deliver innovative solutions while ensuring compliance and...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$180K - $220K *

Champion innovative solutions in systems engineering, driving technical integrity and quality across critical national security programs. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance performance and deli...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $132K *

Elevate your career by providing expert analysis and management of military operations. Leverage your extensive experience to drive strategic planning, coordination, and execution, ensuring operationa...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Champion exceptional client service by managing complex relationships, leading initiatives, and solving data challenges within wealth management technology. Drive improvements and support objectives a...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$115K - $172K *

Champion innovation by leading system characterization and validation efforts, ensuring the integration of core engineering modules into capital equipment. Drive product development with advanced meth...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $165K *

Lead reliability initiatives across complex systems, driving automation and observability. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational outcomes, manage incidents, and mentor engineers, ensuring comp...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$127K - $172K *

Transform software delivery by bridging development and operations as a Senior DevOps Engineer. Enhance automation, improve collaboration, and ensure reliable releases while supporting complex systems...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$127K - $172K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative DevOps solutions that enhance software delivery and operational excellence. Collaborate across teams to streamline processes, improve system observability, and e...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $192K *

Unlock your potential by managing service readiness and lifecycle support for released products. Collaborate across teams to enhance tool uptime, reduce costs, and ensure efficient global deployment t...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $192K *

Champion service readiness and lifecycle support for released products, ensuring efficient global deployment through cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement initiatives. Drive reliab...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $192K *

Advance service readiness and lifecycle support for released products, ensuring efficient global deployment through collaboration across engineering, field service, and supply chain. Drive improvement...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $192K *

Optimize complex optical and electron-beam imaging systems through architecture, integration, and performance analysis. Collaborate cross-functionally to meet system goals while providing technical su...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $215K *

Architect innovative solutions to complex technical challenges, driving platform direction and enabling deep specialists. You'll tackle high-leverage problems that define our future capabilities and e...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team focused on automating and optimizing enterprise applications. As a senior technical expert, you'll lead deployment, support, and troubleshooting efforts whil...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$102K - $128K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative technical support solutions, ensuring seamless infrastructure operations and exceptional service for hospital staff and volunteers while managing a skilled tec...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$120K - $160K *

Elevate your career by developing and executing test solutions for advanced electronic warfare systems. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance test coverage and troubleshoot complex RF/microwave c...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by developing and executing test solutions for advanced electronic warfare systems, focusing on integration, debugging, and enhancing test coverage from component to system level...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing military systems through comprehensive testing and engineering. Lead test activities, develop strategies, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensu...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential as you lead IT initiatives, enhance client partnerships, and drive technology solutions across diverse environments. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver exceptional servic...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$137K - $161K *

Drive innovative GIS solutions by designing and developing applications using GE Smallworld Magik and Python. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance functionality and maintain best practic...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$137K - $161K *

Unlock innovation as a Senior GIS Engineer, designing and maintaining GIS applications using GE Smallworld Magik and Python. Collaborate with teams to deliver scalable solutions and enhance functional...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.