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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$165K - $194K *

Join a dynamic team to innovate data-driven solutions that optimize production and enhance workflows in US onshore operations. Collaborate with engineers and operators to tackle enterprise-level chall...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $160K *

Join a team that's redefining cloud security by implementing and automating secure infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines. Drive best practices and enhance deployment efficiency while ensuring compliance...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $165K *

Innovate the next-generation data platform architecture, ensuring robust security and compliance protocols while partnering cross-functionally to enhance understanding and use of data best practices a...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Innovate your career by leading SaaS modernization projects, enhancing delivery efficiency through AI and automation. Drive customer success by transforming legacy systems into scalable, sustainable s...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $145K *

Join a team that's dedicated to building comprehensive project schedules, ensuring clarity in deliverables, and fostering strong client relationships while driving your career forward in a dynamic env...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$160K - $190K *

Unlock potential by designing and implementing robust data solutions for mission-critical environments. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance data architectures and ensure compliance with security...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Transform the infrastructure landscape by optimizing, securing, and supporting diverse systems across global operations. Leverage your expertise to ensure seamless performance, compliance, and innovat...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at our team by developing and executing robust testing strategies for data-intensive applications, ensuring quality and functionality throughout the software development lifecycle...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $218K *

Champion innovative product management by translating strategy into actionable requirements. Collaborate across teams to enhance Human Capital offerings, ensuring delivery of valuable solutions that m...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $218K *

Champion product innovation by leading cross-functional teams to deliver impactful Human Capital solutions. Drive product strategy, manage backlogs, and ensure alignment with stakeholder needs to enha...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $218K *

Join a team that's shaping innovative Human Capital products by translating strategies into actionable requirements. Collaborate across teams to deliver impactful solutions that enhance organizational...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $218K *

Champion the future of Human Capital solutions by leading product management efforts, translating strategies into actionable requirements, and collaborating across teams to deliver impactful products...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $218K *

Unlock potential by leading product management initiatives that drive innovation and value. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate strategies into actionable plans, ensuring successful d...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $218K *

Empower teams to deliver impactful Human Capital products by serving as a Product Owner. Collaborate across functions to translate strategies and user feedback into actionable requirements, driving va...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $218K *

Empower your career by leading product management initiatives that enhance Human Capital offerings. Collaborate across teams to translate strategies into actionable requirements, ensuring delivery of...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $218K *

Shape and deliver innovative Human Capital products by leading cross-functional teams, translating strategies into actionable requirements, and driving value for clients through effective product mana...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $218K *

Drive product management activities for Human Capital offerings, translating strategy and user feedback into actionable requirements. Collaborate across teams to deliver impactful solutions that enhan...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $218K *

Engage in shaping and delivering innovative Human Capital products. As a Senior Consultant, you will drive product strategy, manage backlogs, and collaborate across teams to create impactful solutions...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $218K *

Drive product innovation by owning the backlog and translating strategy into actionable requirements. Collaborate across teams to deliver impactful solutions that enhance Human Capital offerings and c...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $218K *

Champion innovative product solutions by leading cross-functional teams to deliver impactful Human Capital offerings. Drive product strategy, manage backlogs, and ensure alignment with stakeholder nee...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $218K *

Champion innovative product management by leading cross-functional teams to deliver impactful Human Capital solutions. Drive product strategy, prioritize backlogs, and ensure alignment with stakeholde...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $218K *

Transform product management by leading cross-functional teams to deliver innovative Human Capital solutions. Drive strategy, prioritize backlogs, and ensure alignment with stakeholder needs to create...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $218K *

Take ownership of product strategy and delivery in a dynamic team environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate user feedback into actionable requirements, ensuring alignment with...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $218K *

Drive product innovation by leading cross-functional teams to deliver impactful Human Capital solutions. Translate strategies into actionable requirements, manage backlogs, and ensure alignment with s...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $218K *

Unlock potential by driving product strategy and delivery for Human Capital solutions. Collaborate across teams to translate user needs into actionable requirements, ensuring alignment with business g...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.