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.
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Help us design and develop complex Workday reporting solutions that drive strategic decision-making. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable reports, ensuring data accura...
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Transform your career by managing AWS and Linux systems in a hybrid environment. Leverage your expertise to enhance cloud security, automate processes, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to e...
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Innovate in the life sciences sector as you oversee engineering projects, managing budgets and teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure quality and compliance while mentoring junior staff and dr...
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Elevate data integrity and governance in a cross-functional role, driving insights through analysis, automated processes, and system optimization to enhance business strategies and support key stakeho...
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Advance your career by leading systems engineering projects, collaborating with teams to deliver innovative solutions, and enhancing client relationships through expert support and strategic insights...
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Optimize data-driven insights by analyzing complex payment transactions, transforming Fiserv's extensive data into innovative, privacy-safe products that enhance client outcomes and drive measurable v...
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Lead the charge in transforming data into actionable insights, leveraging your expertise in payments and analytics to drive client success. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovativ...
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Lead the charge in designing and implementing data governance solutions, ensuring compliance and scalability within medallion architecture while collaborating with stakeholders to optimize data manage...
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Transform your career by designing scalable .NET applications and APIs. Collaborate with teams to deliver maintainable solutions that meet enterprise standards while supporting complex business workfl...
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Drive impactful design solutions as an experienced architect/designer, collaborating across disciplines to deliver diverse projects. Shape your career in a dynamic studio environment with direct acces...
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Join a team that's driving innovation in enterprise network infrastructure. Lead complex projects, ensure operational reliability, and enhance cloud connectivity while collaborating across diverse tec...
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Drive solar PV and battery storage project development, enhancing our portfolio of renewable power plants. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate project feasibility, respond to RFPs, and...
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Oracle Delphix Database Administrator
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Lead the optimization of Oracle Database and Delphix platforms to enhance data management for geospatial workloads, ensuring performance, compliance, and scalability in a hybrid environment while driv...
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Manage engineering activities for complex information systems, guiding teams in requirements and solutions engineering. Oversee system integration and ensure timely delivery of geospatial intelligence...
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Shape the future of secure, scalable AWS infrastructure by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance DevOps practices, automate solutions, and ensure compliance throughout the software deli...
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Lead the design and administration of critical infrastructure solutions, ensuring optimal performance and security across cloud platforms and enterprise systems. Drive innovation and efficiency in a d...
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Unlock potential by leading a high-performing team managing a diverse database estate. Drive innovation, ensure system reliability, and enhance self-service tooling while fostering a culture of accoun...
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Senior Linux System Administrator - 306502
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Empower mission-critical operations by providing advanced Linux systems administration and engineering support. Lead technical efforts, optimize infrastructure, and ensure security across classified a...
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Advance your career by designing and managing application environments. This role involves deploying, maintaining, and enhancing systems to ensure efficiency and performance across development, testin...
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Senior Business Development Manager, Creator Partnerships
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Sr Director, Data Domain Owner (Technology)
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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.