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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$125K - $138K *

Drive the design, development, and testing of advanced systems, ensuring integration of software and hardware. Collaborate on requirements analysis and system architecture for cutting-edge space-based...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $105K *

Contribute to the development and support of advanced missile systems as a systems engineer. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance the capabilities of critical defense technologies while...

Pittsfield, MARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $150K *

Develop and oversee mission-critical Appian applications, ensuring compliance and quality. Lead design, integration, and testing efforts while mentoring developers and managing deployments in secure e...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $155K *

Unlock potential by designing and developing scalable data services and APIs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, maintainable software solutions that support AI capabilities an...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$105K - $130K *

Champion the architecture and cloud delivery standards, guiding client executives through complex digital transformations while leading cross-functional teams to drive innovative solutions and enhance...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $130K *

Lead the architecture and integration standards for complex digital transformations, advising executives on cloud delivery and technical strategy while driving cross-functional collaboration and mento...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining digital transformation by leading architecture and cloud delivery standards. Collaborate with executives and cross-functional teams to drive innovative solutions and ment...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $297K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and architecture of scalable software systems. Collaborate across teams to drive technical strategy, enhance performance, and mentor engineers while ensuring rel...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $297K *

Engineer scalable software solutions that drive product success across teams. Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners to define strategies, enhance performance, and mentor engineers while l...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$98K - $163K *

Unlock potential by enhancing data governance for a premier law enforcement client. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance, improve data quality, and support enterprise integration initiatives wh...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of our cloud platform's reliability by applying software engineering principles. Collaborate with teams to enhance system performance, automate operations, and ensure high availability...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$198K - $215K *

Pioneer data center modernization efforts by assessing infrastructure, ensuring compliance, and providing expert guidance to enhance operational capabilities and security for mission-critical systems...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$113K - $237K *

Transform endpoint management by driving automation and innovation in a dynamic team. Collaborate on Windows, Intune, and cloud technologies to enhance security and efficiency, ensuring seamless deplo...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$151K - $189K *

Elevate innovation by driving the architecture and technical direction of AI systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate research into scalable, production-ready solutions that enh...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $125K *

Drive database availability and security while collaborating across departments to enhance performance. Implement business plans and troubleshoot issues to ensure organizational objectives are met, co...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by supporting customer backup and IBM Power environments. Collaborate in a hands-on role to resolve complex incidents, ensure data protection, and maintain system availability acro...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$234K - $436K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in performance engineering for high-scale data ingestion. You'll enhance throughput, scalability, and efficiency of multi-source pipelines, tackling complex chall...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $135K *

Manage customer backup and IBM Power systems, providing Tier 2/Tier 3 support. Ensure data protection, resolve incidents, perform root cause analysis, and maintain service level agreements in a dynami...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's committed to optimizing IT system performance, troubleshooting issues, and supporting essential operations. Utilize your skills to manage and maintain critical IT infrastructures in...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform project delivery by developing and maintaining detailed construction schedules. Collaborate with teams to ensure timely completion, proactively mitigate risks, and analyze progress for strat...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in developing and maintaining detailed construction schedules, ensuring timely project delivery through collaboration, risk mitigation, and strategic analysis. Thrive in a dynamic envi...

Texas, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$102K - $209K *

Join us to lead onsite execution of low-voltage and cabling projects, ensuring quality and readiness throughout installation, integration, and startup phases. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Elevate database performance by managing PostgreSQL on AWS RDS, executing migrations, and optimizing operations. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure seamless application modernization and mai...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $145K *

Contribute to the design and implementation of advanced communication systems for public safety, ensuring seamless integration and support for critical infrastructure projects while collaborating with...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of military healthcare by leveraging your clinical expertise and analytical skills to support DoD/VA initiatives, enhance program performance, and drive strategic decision-making in a...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.