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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$95K - $115K *

Take ownership of Workday Payroll administration, supporting global operations, optimizing processes, ensuring compliance and enhancing user experience through effective partnerships across Payroll, H...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing cutting-edge software solutions and enhancing existing systems while collaborating in an agile environment. Bring your expertise in Java and full life-cycle development t...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$193K - $380K *

Lead a transformative Solutions Architecture team across the Americas, driving technical strategy and customer adoption while enhancing organizational accountability and alignment with business outcom...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $125K *

Optimize data processing by leveraging expertise in IBM DataStage and SQL. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop efficient pipelines and troubleshoot issues, ensuring timely and accurate...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $114K *

Join a dynamic team to implement and optimize Workday solutions across HCM, Payroll, and Finance. Contribute to strategic projects and enhance workflow efficiency while collaborating with HR and IT to...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$136K - $184K *

Transform technology into opportunity as you develop and maintain critical systems. Collaborate with teams to drive innovation, focusing on software application development and enhancements in a dynam...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$78K - $128K *

Discover innovative solutions as you bridge business needs and data analytics. Collaborate with teams to define KPIs, enhance reporting frameworks, and deliver insights that drive strategic decisions...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$193K - $380K *

Lead the transformation of a large, multi-region technical organization, setting clear strategies to enhance consumption-oriented growth, accountability, and customer value across the Americas while c...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$193K - $380K *

Lead the charge in transforming our technical Solutions Architecture across the Americas. Drive strategy, enhance team accountability, and connect technical efforts to meaningful customer success in a...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $100K *

Transform business insights into actionable solutions that drive IT modernization. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize workflows and performance, ensuring alignment between technical teams and b...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Drive the design and maintenance of robust IT systems, ensuring reliability and scalability while providing leadership to a collaborative IT team and enhancing operational efficiency through innovativ...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform complex power systems as a Senior Systems Analyst by leading design initiatives, mentoring engineers, and ensuring alignment with customer requirements while maximizing performance and reduc...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Pioneer a transformative journey in cloud technologies by managing Microsoft Azure, 365, Entra ID, and their associated security frameworks. Collaborate across teams to enhance operational efficiency...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $168K *

Innovate platform architecture by designing multi-tenant systems. Shape complex data flows, messaging, and caching strategies while hands-on coding. Collaborate with a team to ensure a robust and scal...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $160K *

Contribute to the enhancement and modernization of the X-Midas software platform, leveraging 7+ years of development expertise in a collaborative setting to shape critical applications in the Intellig...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Manage the day-to-day administration of Cisco UCS and VMware environments, ensuring optimal performance and compliance. Drive disaster recovery testing, monitoring, and security hardening while provid...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $170K *

Join a team that's committed to securing and optimizing CI/CD pipelines while ensuring operational resilience across platforms. Lead the adoption of best security practices in a fast-paced environment...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $170K *

Lead the charge in automating CI/CD pipelines while integrating security tools to enhance software development processes. Collaborate with teams to boost resilience, compliance, and operational excell...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading systems engineering efforts for enterprise information systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze requirements and deliver secure, resilient solutions w...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $100K *

Join a dynamic team as a Systems Developer, responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of efficient information systems to support core functions, utilizing your technical skills to enha...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Transform complex system requirements into innovative, cost-effective solutions. Lead cross-functional teams to enhance system performance, reliability, and product delivery while mentoring others and...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$157K - $203K *

Drive the evolution of AI infrastructure by architecting and integrating cutting-edge rack-scale solutions, collaborating with diverse teams to ensure manufacturable, reliable, and scalable designs fo...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$157K - $203K *

Unlock potential by leading the system-level architecture of advanced AI rack solutions, ensuring seamless integration of diverse technologies for large-scale deployments. Collaborate across teams to...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$157K - $203K *

Join us to lead the design and integration of advanced AI rack solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure manufacturability and deployment success across computing, mechanical, thermal, and s...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the design and development of innovative memory solutions. Collaborate across teams, optimize performance, and ensure quality standards for complex engineering projects. Drive system enhancements...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.