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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$151K - $185K *

Champion the development of innovative technical solutions, influencing strategic business outcomes through effective architectural design and deployment while fostering a culture of continuous improv...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$151K - $185K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of cloud technology and innovation. Lead complex technical designs, mentor teams, and drive efficient, automated solutions that align with architecture standard...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Optimize operational strategies and processes to enhance Sales Engineering effectiveness. Drive cross-functional alignment, reporting, and resource planning to scale technical pre-sales operations in...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Transform technical operations by driving optimization and scaling efforts within Sales Engineering. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance processes, improve reporting, and ensure operational exce...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $169K *

The Sr ServiceNow Developer will be responsible for planning and leading Systems Engineering efforts while developing solutions on the ServiceNow platform. Candidates must possess a current security c...

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $155K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $166K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $166K *

Deliver innovative software solutions for automated manufacturing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze and improve business processes, ensuring quality and reliability in fast-paced fac...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Optimize production processes by analyzing issues, coordinating solutions, and improving overall system efficiency. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure streamlined delivery and enhance applicatio...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $163K *

Elevate your career as you optimize and modernize vital database environments, ensuring performance and reliability for critical health care applications. Collaborate on innovative AI-driven solutions...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of data center construction by overseeing multi-phase projects, managing stakeholders, and ensuring timely delivery aligning with design standards while driving innovation and continu...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$108K - $163K *

Take ownership of managing Oracle 19c Databases and EBS environments while ensuring the reliability and performance of our systems. Collaborate on architecture discussions and lead enhancements for cl...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career as an analytical partner, collaborating across teams to transform data insights into strategic decisions, delivering impactful dashboards and analyses to drive business success...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $159K *

Collaborate to provide senior technical support for enterprise business applications. Engage with teams to streamline processes, enhance configurations, and resolve complex issues, ensuring systems me...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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

$110K - $140K *

Oversee complex IT systems and cloud services, ensuring robust infrastructure support and strategic management for FDA’s essential public-facing web presence, enhancing communication and operational e...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $202K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $200K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead cloud-based data engineering initiatives, designing and maintaining state-of-the-art data pipelines while collaborating with diverse teams to deliver innovative and scalable solutions for a varie...

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

$120K - $202K *

Drive the development of data pipelines on Azure using Databricks, ensuring efficient data ingestion and transformation. Collaborate with an agile team to enhance platforms and implement best practice...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 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.