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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$70K - $95K *

Contribute to advanced tactical systems development for the U.S. Navy. Ideal for early-career engineers, this role involves lifecycle support, system performance analysis, and integration testing in a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to develop high-performance client applications leveraging kdb+. Collaborate with stakeholders, mentor junior developers, and analyze large-scale data, all while driving project su...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance reliability and operational excellence, driving innovation in cloud solutions and monitoring strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust systems...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$96K - $183K *

Drive strategic IT infrastructure planning and execution while solving technical challenges for diverse projects. Collaborate closely with teams to innovate, optimize systems, and exceed client expect...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $280K *

Unlock potential by leading enterprise infrastructure modernization, cloud operations, and FinOps governance. Drive strategy, collaboration, and optimization across global teams to ensure operational...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$84K - $105K *

Pioneer operational excellence as you support and enhance enterprise systems, ensuring seamless access and collaboration tools for a dynamic workforce while tackling user issues with a proactive appro...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$66K - $116K *

Elevate your career as a Systems Administrator, ensuring reliable operation and maintenance of computer systems and network equipment. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver exceptional service and...

Mirabel, QCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Transform your career by optimizing and enhancing the Deltek Vantagepoint system while collaborating with finance leadership to drive strategic initiatives and improve reporting accuracy and efficienc...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$115K - $140K *

Take ownership of developing and maintaining business-critical applications. Collaborate with agile teams to design scalable, secure solutions while ensuring best coding practices and peer accountabil...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$69K - $114K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team leading financial reporting and analysis. Engage in monthly close processes, financial statement preparation, and collaborate on M&A projects while mentoring junio...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$141K - $338K *

Shape the future of healthcare cloud solutions by leading and building a high-performing engineering organization focused on automation, operational tooling, and monitoring, driving efficiency and inn...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Champion application security by conducting assessments, threat modeling, and engaging with developers. Balance technical testing with strategic partnership to enhance security practices across develo...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$99K - $234K *

Lead the design and operation of scalable distributed services for a critical cloud platform. Collaborate with teams to enhance performance, governance, and customer experiences in a fast-paced enviro...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $153K *

Analyze processes and systems as a Senior Product Delivery Analyst to enhance collaboration, assess dependencies, and drive effective product offerings. Elevate your career by advocating for quality s...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$69K - $109K *

Support the U.S. Air Force and Navy as a Systems Administrator II, ensuring system stability and performance through effective configuration, maintenance, and user support. Engage in hardware/software...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Unlock the potential of our data center operations by overseeing critical tasks such as hardware maintenance, structured cabling, and asset management, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency in a...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 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 yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Champion quality assurance by developing and implementing automated tests that enhance product robustness and meet customer needs. Leverage your coding skills and enthusiasm for technology to drive in...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$81K - $115K *

Collaborate to enhance compliance governance with data analytics, reporting, and issue resolution across various initiatives while managing stakeholder engagement and compliance culture implementation...

Markham, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$81K - $115K *

Collaborate to enhance compliance frameworks and reporting processes, ensuring regulatory adherence. Drive data governance, streamline reporting infrastructure, and lead initiatives to improve complia...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$143K - $194K *

Elevate your career by owning end-to-end software delivery, tackling complex distributed systems, and mentoring junior engineers in a collaborative, high-performance team environment, utilizing your s...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading systems architecture initiatives, driving innovative solutions to ensure successful program execution and operational excellence across complex projects with a focus on tec...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$81K - $143K *

Lead the charge in ensuring seamless operation of multi-user computer systems, utilizing expertise in Linux and Windows administration. Your contributions will support critical defense systems while e...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Drive mission success by leveraging your experience as a Systems Administrator across complex programs. Collaborate with experts to enhance operational capabilities and support cutting-edge technologi...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.