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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$101K - $111K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Web Developer, driving innovative web solutions and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance digital capabilities and deliver engaging, data-driven produc...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$168K - $227K *

Drive the development of innovative database systems, collaborating with teams to enhance performance, reliability, and security. Lead impactful projects, mentor peers, and solve complex technical cha...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $133K *

Join a dynamic team as a key strategist and architect, overseeing Raiser’s Edge database management to ensure data integrity and drive effective alumni and donor engagement while optimizing integratio...

2 weeks ago

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

$131K - $170K *

Take ownership of cloud development initiatives, leading design, mentoring colleagues, and ensuring high-quality code and application performance within a collaborative engineering team...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by collaborating with teams to enhance IT infrastructure solutions, resolve incidents, and optimize performance. Contribute to actionable assessments and agile operations, driving eff...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $140K *

Develop and implement database solutions for financial data extraction and analysis, supporting audit processes and reconciliation. Collaborate on database design, create automated comparison tools, a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $200K *

Innovate advanced data systems by designing and implementing modern data pipelines to integrate diverse data sources, enabling decision-makers with actionable insights while collaborating with cross-f...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $200K *

Unlock your potential as a Data Engineering Consultant by designing robust data pipelines and collaborating with clients to implement innovative solutions on cloud platforms, while leading projects an...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Unlock insights and streamline processes as a Senior Procurement Data Analyst. Collaborate across teams to enhance data systems, inform tactical decisions, and drive business strategies through precis...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $105K *

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $155K *

Take ownership of technical production support for the Murex MX.3 platform, ensuring stability and efficiency across trading operations. Collaborate with teams to resolve complex issues, enhance workf...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform cloud database management by optimizing services across AWS & Azure. Drive high availability, enhance security, and support application development through collaborative efforts while advanc...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive enterprise infrastructure operations to ensure high availability, security, and scalability. Lead cloud initiatives and IT modernization while optimizing on-premises and cloud environments to su...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $179K *

Grow your career by driving utility planning initiatives through advanced power systems engineering, focusing on transmission analysis and advisory projects for diverse clients in the energy sector...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$136K - $187K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$79K - $209K *

Drive scalable, resilient systems design while optimizing performance. Engage in feature implementation, proactive issue mitigation, and collaborative incident management to maintain high operational...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$79K - $209K *

Lead the design and delivery of scalable, distributed systems for application security. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance WAF features, ensuring high performance and reliability while...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$79K - $209K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$79K - $209K *

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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.