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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$72K - $117K *

Shape the future of compliance as you provide oversight and guidance to drive risk management across business operations, ensuring adherence to regulations while fostering collaboration and strengthen...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$72K - $117K *

Explore opportunities as you execute independent compliance testing to assess regulatory effectiveness and strengthen operational controls across banking units, contributing to a robust compliance cul...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$72K - $117K *

Transform regulatory compliance through independent testing and validations. Lead efforts to assess controls and procedures within banking operations, collaborating with management to enhance complian...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$72K - $117K *

Lead the charge in executing independent compliance testing and validation for operational units, leveraging expertise in regulatory controls while managing complex analysis and supporting cross-funct...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$72K - $117K *

Lead the charge in independent compliance testing to ensure regulatory adherence, utilizing risk-based methodologies. Collaborate with teams across business units to enhance operational controls and d...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$72K - $117K *

Engage in independent testing of compliance controls for banking operations, driving improvements in regulatory adherence while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure effective compliance...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$74K - $148K *

Elevate your career by managing critical data center operations, ensuring uptime, and leading teams. You're pivotal in solving complex issues, fostering improvements, and mentoring less experienced te...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$112K - $135K *

Champion innovation by designing and optimizing robust data systems, enhancing automation, and implementing advanced ETL processes while mentoring teams and ensuring compliance across cloud environmen...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform database solutions by designing and optimizing systems to enhance performance and support enterprise operations, collaborating across teams to meet complex requirements within a dynamic envi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Provide technical expertise in the design, development, and optimization of mission-critical database systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance performance and ensure alignment with operational needs...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$77K - $119K *

Transform healthcare analytics by enhancing a clinical data repository. Drive project management, collaborate across teams, and deliver innovative tech solutions that support business objectives and i...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$77K - $119K *

Elevate your expertise by building and enhancing a clinical data repository, leading projects, and analyzing business needs within emerging technologies to optimize healthcare data management solution...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's committed to optimizing business processes through effective analysis and implementation of Oracle systems, ensuring alignment with organizational goals while collaborating with div...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Build scalable database solutions by designing, developing, and optimizing PostgreSQL systems. Collaborate with technical teams to enhance integrations and support modern data platforms that drive ef...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$169K - $355K *

Optimize operations by partnering with leadership to drive execution, enhance cross-functional collaboration, and improve strategic initiatives across global data center delivery. Lead efforts for inf...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Transform data solutions by developing and optimizing PostgreSQL databases and integrations, collaborating with teams to ensure reliable, scalable operations within modern cloud environments...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's focused on delivering reliable, scalable database solutions through collaboration with stakeholders. Contribute to the development and integration of modern data platforms in a dyna...

Victoria, BCIn-Person

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Transform data solutions by developing, optimizing, and integrating robust database systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance data handling and analytics on modern platforms, ensuring reliability and...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Elevate data solutions by developing and optimizing PostgreSQL databases, supporting integrations and analytical workloads while collaborating effectively across teams remotely...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Help us design and optimize modern data platforms by developing reliable PostgreSQL databases and integrations in a remote setting, collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to enhance dat...

Brampton, ONIn-Person

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Transform data solutions as a Database Developer. Collaborate with teams to build reliable, scalable PostgreSQL databases and cloud integrations that enhance data processing, reporting, and analytics...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Elevate your career by developing modern data platform solutions in a collaborative remote team. Lead database development and integrations, ensuring scalability and reliability for impactful data ana...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Unlock data potential by developing robust database solutions and integrations. Engage with teams to enhance performance and reliability of cloud-based platforms, ensuring scalable and efficient data...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the development of robust database solutions, optimizing PostgreSQL and cloud integrations for effective data processing, reporting, and analytics within a collaborative, customer-focused team en...

Sherbrooke, QCIn-Person

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $100K *

Advance your expertise by supporting the design and implementation of modern data platform solutions, enhancing data processing, reporting, and analytics in a collaborative, remote environment focused...

Quebec, QCIn-Person

Reposted yesterday

  •   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 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.