High-Paying Senior Database Administrator Jobs

Find the best high-paying Senior Database Administrator jobs on Ladders! Our platform offers the opportunity to join the ranks of seasoned professionals in the field, handling critical data operations for top companies. Take the next step in your career today.

Responsibilities of a Senior Database Administrator

As a Senior Database Administrator, you'll be tasked with managing and organizing enterprise databases, ensuring their performance, security, and troubleshooting any issues that may arise. You'll often create and implement database security protocols to protect vital company information.

Skills Required

Typically, skills in SQL, database architecture, data security, and performance tuning are crucial for these roles. Strong understanding of backup procedures, disaster recovery plans, and knowledge in cloud platforms like AWS or Azure would also be highly beneficial.

Advancement Opportunities

There are plenty of room for growth in the database domain, with positions such as Database Architect, Data Manager, and Chief Data Officer awaiting successful Senior Database Administrators.

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$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential as a pivotal member of a diverse team, enhancing project value through cost management expertise while driving strategic growth and fostering strong client relationships. Your le...

3 weeks ago

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

$60K - $115K *

Join a team that's driving operational excellence by ensuring timely reconciliation and clearance of US option trades, while fostering strong partnerships to meet governance requirements and improve e...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Drive database excellence by managing, designing, and optimizing systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure data integrity, security compliance, and performance monitoring for effective database operat...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Explore a dynamic role as you design and build secure data platforms, enhancing analytics and decision-making for federal projects. Collaborate across teams to deliver scalable, high-quality data prod...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $193K *

Join a team that's driving innovative strategies in rail infrastructure maintenance and asset management. Lead consulting projects, optimize asset lifecycle performance, and guide clients with actiona...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$165K - $193K *

Optimize infrastructure consulting by leading consulting engagements in rail maintenance and asset management, providing strategic advice, enhancing lifecycle performance, and mentoring teams to devel...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $145K *

Lead transformative initiatives by architecting and scaling AWS infrastructure for rapid growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design secure, efficient systems that support performance go...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engineer robust full-stack applications, focusing on user security and system integration. Drive all development phases, from design to maintenance, utilizing expertise in various front and back-end t...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead innovative database solutions, leveraging extensive expertise in relational and cloud-based systems. Drive efficiency through analysis, design, and development, enhancing data architecture and op...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$84K - $176K *

Unlock your potential by leading software development initiatives and guiding junior analysts. Collaborate on technical solutions and enhance systems through innovative design and documentation within...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$84K - $176K *

Unlock potential by leading software development projects, analyzing systems, and mentoring junior staff. Drive collaborative efforts in solving complex problems while preparing detailed specification...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$84K - $176K *

Drive innovation by leading complex software development projects, enhancing system functionalities, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure robust application solutions that meet busi...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$84K - $176K *

Design and implement innovative software solutions while leading projects from concept through development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance systems requirements and optimize perform...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $194K *

Help us build high-performance distributed systems with low latency and high availability. As an SDE-II, you'll drive design, implementation, and troubleshooting of critical services for AWS while men...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive Agile transformation by leading multiple squads, empowering teams to deliver innovative solutions at scale, and fostering effective collaboration across cross-functional teams to achieve strateg...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Accelerate progress at enterprise-scale with your MySQL and PostgreSQL expertise to design, implement, and maintain robust database solutions in AWS Cloud environments while ensuring security, reliabi...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$68K - $148K *

Manage system administration, performance analyses, and security updates. Collaborate on infrastructure enhancements, troubleshooting, and disaster recovery while ensuring optimized reliability and co...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $147K *

Elevate your career by leading crucial cybersecurity processes and analysis. Drive collaboration between business and IT to enhance security standards while mentoring junior analysts in a dynamic hybr...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining enterprise data engineering to create scalable, secure, and efficient data platforms that empower analytics and AI capabilities, while collaborating closely with technolo...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $140K *

Advance your career by managing Unix/Linux environments, ensuring system resilience and security. Collaborate with teams to optimize multi-environment systems while safeguarding against modern vulnera...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Champion innovative software solutions by designing and developing enterprise applications on SharePoint and Microsoft 365, while supporting critical U.S. Army knowledge management initiatives and ens...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Drive excellence in Oracle DBA practices, focusing on performance tuning and capacity planning for large enterprise environments. Collaborate with teams to ensure optimal database performance and reli...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $130K *

Elevate application security practices by leading architecture reviews, threat modeling, and secure SDLC implementations. Collaborate with teams to secure cloud-native solutions and emerging technolog...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in enhancing platform reliability and scalability as a Senior SRE, driving operational excellence and managing hybrid workflows using Apache Airflow and Automic. Collaborate on improve...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that supports transformative Cloud initiatives by collaborating with IT partners, ensuring effective application management through Agile methodologies, and executing seamless operational...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Senior Database Administrator do?question toggle

    A Senior Database Administrator manages and maintains an organization's database systems, includes planning and development of the database, as well as troubleshooting any issues on behalf of the users.

  • What skills are needed for a Senior Database Administrator job?question toggle

    Skills in SQL, database architecture, data security, performance tuning, backup procedures, and knowledge of cloud platforms like AWS or Azure are typically required.

  • What are the career opportunities for a Senior Database Administrator?question toggle

    Senior Database Administrators can advance to positions like Database Architect, Data Manager, and Chief Data Officer.