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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$110K - $130K *

Transform privacy compliance by evaluating risks, developing documentation, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure adherence to federal requirements while delivering high-quality results with m...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $149K *

Transform enterprise database operations by leading modernization initiatives, ensuring compliance, and driving high availability across Oracle, SQL Server, and cloud platforms. Collaborate with cross...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $149K *

Unlock potential by leading database operations across Oracle, SQL Server, and cloud platforms. Drive modernization and security compliance while ensuring high availability and operational excellence...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform complex Army Aviation systems into actionable solutions. Lead cross-functional teams, ensuring timely product deliveries while mentoring junior engineers. Utilize MBSE and modeling processes...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform enterprise operations by leading DevOps initiatives, optimizing CI/CD pipelines, and enhancing cloud-native infrastructures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secu...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by ensuring the architecture and security of core infrastructure services, specializing in Active Directory, DNS, and virtualization. Lead major projects and enhance operational...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K *

Unlock the potential of IT infrastructure by managing server systems, enhancing performance, and ensuring security. Collaborate with teams to support projects and provide expert technical guidance in...

Today

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

$183K - $255K *

Lead the charge in defining enterprise architecture strategies that drive modernization and transformation across technology domains, engaging stakeholders and mentoring teams to achieve excellence in...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to design secure IT solutions for the Marine Corps, leveraging your expertise in SAFe and vendor technologies. You will integrate systems and guide technical roadmaps, ensuring com...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $150K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of Marine Corps IT by bridging critical requirements and innovative architectural solutions. Drive the integration of cutting-edge systems within a collaborative...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $150K *

Advance innovative IT solutions within complex military systems, leveraging your expertise in SAFe and enterprise architecture. Drive secure, integrated design that aligns technical solutions with str...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$222K - $334K *

Empower teams by owning the technical vision for a scalable data-product platform, driving architecture and performance across distributed systems while mentoring engineers and ensuring operational ex...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$145K - $175K *

Optimize data flows and enhance database performance by developing scalable solutions. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure data integrity and low latency while supporting critical deployments...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$83K - $110K *

Innovate electrical engineering solutions by managing diverse projects, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to design efficient electrical systems, including EV...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$83K - $110K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team as you lead electrical design projects, mentor engineers, and innovate solutions for building systems, including EV charging infrastructure. Collaborate across dis...

Markham, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$106K - $159K *

Lead the charge in developing high-performance .NET applications, driving modernization efforts, and providing technical leadership across teams to enhance federal scientific and administrative soluti...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Champion agile excellence as a Scrum Master Associate Director, guiding squads to deliver impactful results. Lead ceremonies, remove impediments, and foster best practices while ensuring governance an...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Partner with us to lead agile transformations, facilitate squad delivery, and enhance project governance. As a servant leader, you'll coach teams, manage JIRA processes, and drive best practices in a...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$81K - $115K *

Join a team that's pioneering innovative network solutions. This technical role involves managing L2 network support globally, driving operational excellence, and enhancing incident resolution in a co...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $135K *

Transform your career by designing and implementing advanced data pipelines, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality data products that meet business needs and regulatory sta...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$118K - $189K *

Transform data into actionable insights by leading innovative actuarial solutions. Drive the development of complex data systems, ensuring accuracy and quality for financial reporting while collaborat...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Transform HR systems through innovative Workday integrations. Lead technical development and implementation across multiple modules, ensuring seamless processes and enhancing user experience with adva...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $227K *

Join a dynamic team to design and develop robust backend services for mission-critical applications, leveraging your expertise in Java and cloud technologies to create reliable solutions that enhance...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Empower disaster response by leading systems engineering efforts for advanced communications technologies. Collaborate with federal, state, and local agencies to enhance capabilities and ensure missio...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$140K - $180K *

Empower the future of cloud infrastructure by designing and managing robust CI/CD pipelines, optimizing Kubernetes clusters, and driving automation initiatives to enhance system reliability and perfor...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

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.