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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$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...

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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...

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  •   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...

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  •   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

$120K - $160K *

Join us to drive innovative solutions in systems engineering for major acquisitions. Leverage your expertise in DoD and IC processes to ensure timely transitions and effective risk management while co...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $135K *

Shape the future of defense systems by providing expert systems engineering services, driving acquisition strategies, and ensuring timely transitions to operational use while managing risks and costs...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Empower national security by leading systems engineering for nuclear detection systems. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of critical capabilities, focusing on requiremen...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Champion systems integration and testing for advanced electronic warfare solutions. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance Navy ships' defenses against unmanned aerial threats through rigorous...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team dedicated to enhancing naval operations through advanced systems integration and testing of innovative electronic warfare solutions. Collaborate in dynamic environments while implementing...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform technology integration by leveraging your engineering expertise to enhance automated pharmacy systems. Collaborate across functions to ensure optimal performance and drive innovative solutio...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$91K - $209K *

Shape the future of data center operations by managing supplier performance and driving strategic initiatives. Collaborate across teams to enhance efficiency and ensure top-notch service delivery in a...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Elevate system performance by managing server maintenance, user accounts, and security protocols. Collaborate with teams to automate tasks and ensure compliance, while providing oversight and document...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$176K - $219K *

Lead the development of innovative full-stack applications, integrating backend services and user interfaces to support critical national security missions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Analyze and interpret complex data sets to drive business insights, support financial reporting, and enhance decision-making processes. Collaborate with teams to create impactful reports and identify...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$192K - $288K *

Contribute to the development of cutting-edge ML pipelines and AI-driven solutions. Lead the design and scaling of advanced analytics systems, optimizing workflows for thousands of users while ensurin...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the transformation of enterprise systems architecture and security. Drive automation, optimize infrastructure, and implement zero-trust principles across complex environments while ensuring compl...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enterprise systems architecture and infrastructure modernization. Drive automation, optimize security, and implement zero-trust principles across complex environments while ensuring...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $190K *

Elevate automated data workflows by managing and improving high-impact economic data processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and reliability in delivering cr...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$169K - $279K *

Advance your career by architecting innovative cloud-native solutions that drive business transformation. Lead the design and implementation of scalable architectures, ensuring seamless integration an...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$169K - $279K *

Join our team to lead the architectural vision for enterprise technology solutions, driving innovation and transformation through cloud-native strategies, data migration, and scalable architectures th...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.