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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$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's passionate about enhancing Workday security frameworks. You'll architect, configure, and optimize security across HR and Finance, ensuring compliance and operational excellence whil...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $150K *

Champion the design and support of enterprise infrastructure across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments, ensuring security, reliability, and scalability while driving automation and operationa...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing customer experiences in insurance solutions. As a Senior Business Analyst, you'll bridge the gap between clients and delivery teams, ensuring seamless require...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform HR systems through innovative Workday integrations. Lead technical development and implementation across multiple modules, ensuring seamless processes and enhancing user experience with adva...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $312K *

Explore an exciting opportunity to spearhead ServiceNow development, collaborating with diverse stakeholders while delivering innovative solutions that enhance IT service management and drive organiza...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$116K - $145K *

Lead the charge in driving business strategy and technical delivery, collaborating across teams to translate objectives into actionable plans, ensuring successful project execution for large-scale pro...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead engineering advancements in MQ-9 systems, ensuring integration and support through specialized technical expertise in aircraft lifecycle management and Foreign Military Sal...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $145K *

Elevate enterprise learning operations by managing and optimizing the LMS, ensuring seamless user experience, and delivering impactful training programs through collaboration with multiple departments...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$125K - $150K *

Develop high-performing software engineering teams to deliver strategic solutions in fixed income trading and operations, ensuring regulatory compliance and driving technology modernization to enhance...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$179K - $225K *

Drive innovative software solutions by developing and enhancing complex systems while ensuring optimal performance and adherence to design requirements. Collaborate with teams to tackle real-time data...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$179K - $225K *

Unlock potential by leading diverse software development projects, enhancing complex systems, and utilizing cutting-edge technologies to solve impactful challenges. Collaborate with experts in a dynam...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$155K - $165K *

Develop a cutting-edge data ecosystem as a Senior Data Engineer, enhancing analytics, reporting, and machine learning. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create efficient pipelines and accessi...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $135K *

Grow your career with a hands-on role optimizing and securing enterprise Red Hat Linux systems. You will lead complex projects, automate processes, and tackle intricate technical challenges while ensu...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$149K - $177K *

Engage in shaping the future of our payments architecture team, supporting critical initiatives and complex technology solutions to drive innovation and efficiency across the organization while collab...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $187K *

Oversee and enhance the performance of one or more data centers through advanced monitoring, proactive health management, and cross-functional collaboration to drive operational excellence and strateg...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $187K *

Manage one or multiple data centers, ensuring operational excellence through proactive monitoring, performance analysis, and process improvements while leading teams and overseeing expansions to enhan...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Join a team that architects and maintains secure, scalable cloud infrastructure for a leading AI-native B2B SaaS platform, collaborating with engineers to ensure reliable consumer intelligence workflo...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of Customer Systems architecture by leading modernization initiatives for the Customer data platform, delivering secure, compliant, and innovative technology solutions while collabora...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $140K *

Join our team to oversee SSDS operations, ensuring compliance and performance of complex electronic systems. Your leadership will drive technical excellence while supervising staff and managing critic...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $130K *

Oversee the critical administration of enterprise applications, ensuring performance, security, and compliance in a financial services environment while leading support functions and enhancing operati...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$142K - $158K *

Empower innovative reliability solutions by defining service standards and metrics for AI systems, driving operational excellence, and ensuring effective incident response in production environments a...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$60K - $110K *

Transform commercial operations by managing high-volume opportunities within the Digital Reporting & Compliance Practice, collaborating across teams to ensure timely and effective execution from quali...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in optimizing process equipment performance while mentoring junior engineers and enhancing operational efficiency. Collaborate to implement safe practices and technical solutions in a...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$60K - $110K *

Optimize our commercial operations by coordinating high-volume opportunities, managing multiple sales cycles, and ensuring efficient execution from qualification to project launch. Collaborate with cr...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$64K - $149K *

Innovate robust AI applications by leveraging Java, Python, and cloud architectures. Collaborate with teams to design, develop, and support scalable solutions, ensuring high performance and adherence...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 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.