Senior Database Administrator Jobs

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.

What Senior Database Administrators Do

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.

Skills and Qualifications

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.

Explore Senior DBA Career Opportunities

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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$84K - $109K *

Transform data quality initiatives by analyzing complex datasets, documenting requirements, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure accurate reporting and compliance with T-MSIS standards. Drive...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $116K *

Unlock potential by supporting and optimizing enterprise banking systems, enhancing application functionality, and mentoring staff to deliver exceptional user experiences across the organization...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$81K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to lead business systems analysis and application management for Retirement and Benefits within Workday HCM. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into actionab...

London, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $126K *

Shape the future of application software by leading development, maintenance, and support efforts. Collaborate with teams to enhance functionality and ensure seamless integration within the enterprise...

5 days ago

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

$176K - $332K *

Join a dynamic team to lead the design and evolution of administrative services for a global mission platform, ensuring seamless integration and user management across diverse environments and deploym...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Drive impactful data management and systems analysis to enhance operational efficiency. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop automated tools and dashboards, ensuring data integrity and supporting...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $200K *

Transform backend services and REST APIs in a collaborative environment. Leverage your software engineering skills to support cyber training initiatives, utilizing modern technologies and cloud infras...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$81K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to lead business systems analysis and application management for Retirement and Benefits within Workday HCM. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into actionab...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $202K *

Shape the future of enterprise data management by designing and implementing scalable data solutions that integrate AI, identity management, and ERP systems, while ensuring governance and security acr...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $202K *

Elevate enterprise data management by designing and implementing scalable data solutions that integrate identity management, ERP, and AI systems, while ensuring governance and security across diverse...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$144K - $208K *

Transform data center engineering by optimizing infrastructure design and operations. Lead innovative projects, ensuring compliance and efficiency while collaborating with cross-functional teams to en...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$79K - $147K *

Unlock potential by managing and optimizing Linux systems, ensuring reliability and compliance while collaborating with engineering teams to deliver tailored solutions and lead local IT projects...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$155K - $175K *

Join a team that's driving large-scale data migration and modernization initiatives. Leverage your expertise in ETL/ELT pipeline design and data transformation to ensure secure and efficient migration...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$155K - $175K *

Elevate data migration efforts by designing and optimizing ETL/ELT pipelines for large-scale initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure and efficient data transitions from l...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$155K - $175K *

Unlock your potential as you design and optimize ETL/ELT pipelines for large-scale data migrations, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure secure and efficient data integration in a missi...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$138K - $165K *

Transform your career by leading the modernization of enterprise platforms and client integration capabilities. Drive innovation in cloud-native solutions, enhance system resilience, and shape enginee...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Champion innovation by leading the modernization of enterprise platforms and client integration capabilities, driving scalable, cloud-native solutions that enhance operational excellence and client ex...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Drive high-volume renewals and multi-year conversions in a dynamic SaaS environment. Leverage negotiation skills to manage a diverse portfolio, exceed quotas, and collaborate with teams to enhance pro...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Design and develop data-intensive .NET web applications, focusing on SQL and C#. Collaborate with a product engineering team to create user interfaces and backend solutions, ensuring high autonomy and...

Markham, ONIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and development of advanced systems for Naval Electronic Warfare. Collaborate on innovative solutions that enhance military capabilities in challenging environme...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

Drive operational excellence by managing complex systems engineering projects for critical radar systems, ensuring effective solutions that meet technical, schedule, and cost constraints while support...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative systems engineering solutions for a high-priority nuclear modernization program, ensuring technical excellence and adherence to schedule and cost constraints w...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in systems engineering for a high-priority defense program. You'll engage in comprehensive engineering activities, ensuring mission success through effective desi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by providing expert Systems Engineering support for advanced Intelligence Architecture, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to troubleshoot and enhance mission-critical syst...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform the future of defense by leading systems engineering efforts for critical radar systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure operational excellence and deliver innovative solutions that enhance...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a senior database administrator do?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    Browse senior database administrator listings on Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities and identify roles aligned with your background and career goals.