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.
$80K - $95K *
Drive the design and management of robust database systems, ensuring optimal performance and security. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support critical business operations while maintaining...
4 weeks ago
Application Database Administrator (Senior)
$110K - $130K *
Transform critical systems by designing and optimizing databases, ensuring data integrity and availability while supporting state agencies in their modernization efforts. Collaborate across platforms...
3 weeks ago
$118K - $130K *
Drive enterprise database excellence by leading engineering, governance, and modernization initiatives across diverse environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance platform reliabil...
2 days ago
Senior Oracle Database Engineer (Development & Administration)
$120K - $145K *
Champion the optimization and support of enterprise-scale Oracle databases, focusing on SQL/PLSQL development, troubleshooting, and integration solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to en...
3 weeks ago
Senior Oracle Database Engineer (Development & Administration)
$112K - $135K *
Join the charge in optimizing and supporting enterprise-scale Oracle database applications. Leverage your expertise in SQL, PL/SQL, and troubleshooting to enhance performance, resolve issues, and main...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Optimize our database systems by ensuring performance, security, and availability. Collaborate with development teams to enhance data models and troubleshoot issues, while staying updated on industry...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Join a dynamic team managing mission-critical SQL Server environments, ensuring high availability and performance. Collaborate with engineering teams to optimize database operations and drive stabilit...
5 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Manage database solutions for the Department of Health and Human Services, ensuring optimal performance, security, and documentation. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot issues and support 24/7 ope...
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$110K - $115K *
Innovate database management for a large-scale enterprise, ensuring optimal SQL service delivery, data integrity, and system performance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance oper...
5 days ago
Senior Database Administrator / Database Reliability Engineer
$95K - $115K *
Elevate your career by managing and optimizing database systems, ensuring data integrity and security while collaborating with IT teams to enhance performance and efficiency. Drive innovation through...
Yesterday
$100K - $120K *
Empower your career with a Senior Database Administrator role, where you'll lead database operations, mentor team members, and ensure high-performance enterprise platforms across multiple environments...
1 week ago
$113K - $188K *
Lead the charge in migrating and supporting database architecture, ensuring seamless data transfer and robust backup strategies while collaborating with project teams to enhance operational efficiency...
Today
$148K - $263K *
Manage and maintain Oracle databases, leveraging expertise in Unix scripting and PL/SQL. Engage in data migration, interface development, and automated task management while collaborating within a dyn...
5 days ago
Senior Oracle Database Administrator
$80K - $100K *
Champion optimal database performance by managing Oracle systems, ensuring data integrity, and leading upgrades. Collaborate with teams to resolve issues and enhance security while maintaining documen...
3 weeks ago
$108K - $130K *
Elevate your career by managing and optimizing databases to support advanced data architectures. Collaborate with engineers to enhance data exploitation and analytics capabilities across the Departmen...
2 weeks ago
$88K - $105K *
Advance your career by supporting critical Navy data management initiatives. Collaborate with teams to ensure accurate reporting and enhance software tools, contributing to the success of the Chemical...
1 week ago
Senior Oracle Database / Applications Engineer
$120K - $145K *
Champion the optimization and management of complex Oracle database environments, ensuring high availability and performance for mission-critical applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams...
3 weeks ago
Senior Oracle Database Engineer
$80K - $200K *
Advance your career by designing and optimizing enterprise Oracle database solutions in a secure environment, supporting large-scale operational systems and collaborating with cross-functional teams t...
Yesterday
Senior Oracle Database Engineer
$80K - $200K *
Engage in designing and optimizing enterprise Oracle database solutions, ensuring security and performance across large-scale systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance reliabi...
Yesterday
$95K - $115K *
Accelerate your career as you manage and optimize SQL Server databases in Azure, ensuring high availability and performance. You'll implement load balancing and geographic routing to enhance user expe...
Reposted 1 week ago
Database Administrator C. Advanced
$95K - $115K *
Join our team to optimize and manage complex database systems, ensuring data integrity and performance across multiple platforms. Collaborate with experts to design and implement robust data architect...
6 days ago
$75K - $158K *
Deliver robust SQL database solutions and manage complex database systems, enhancing efficiency across enterprise architectures. Collaborate with development teams and utilize your expertise in SQL tu...
Reposted 1 week ago
$75K - $158K *
Drive database efficiency by managing complex SQL and PostgreSQL systems. Contribute your expertise in architecture and data modeling to optimize operations while collaborating with software developme...
Reposted 1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Contribute to the performance and reliability of enterprise databases, ensuring security and system integrity while providing leadership in database management and technical solutions to enhance busin...
4 weeks ago
Senior Database Engineer - Legacy VAX/OpenVMS Systems
$108K - $130K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing legacy systems by designing, developing, and maintaining robust database solutions. Play a key role in ensuring data integrity and performance while leading t...
1 week ago
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.