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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$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$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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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$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...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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

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

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$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

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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.