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 *

Innovate seamless integrations across enterprise systems, enhancing efficiency and automation. Collaborate with teams to design APIs and workflows that streamline operations and eliminate manual proce...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive seamless integration across enterprise systems by designing and implementing robust APIs, event-driven solutions, and automated workflows. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance operational ef...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Develop and maintain robust data pipelines and infrastructure, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive data-driven decision-making and enhance business outcomes through innovative technical...

6 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Drive application security excellence by conducting penetration tests, secure code reviews, and vulnerability assessments. Collaborate with teams to enhance security practices and communicate findings...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$140K - $160K *

Shape the future of software development by designing and implementing scalable applications while integrating advanced AI solutions and enhancing system architectures to meet enterprise needs and ens...

Virginia, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate security and efficiency by designing secure CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure for regulated financial applications in a FedRAMP High environment, ensuring compliance and reliability thr...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $163K *

Drive innovation in cloud infrastructure by designing and managing secure, scalable solutions on Microsoft Azure. Collaborate with engineering teams to optimize performance, automate processes, and me...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing enterprise software systems, ensuring high performance, security compliance, and user satisfaction in a regulated financial environment. Collaborate across teams to manag...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Drive the design and development of scalable APIs and backend systems, ensuring robust data foundations for AI capabilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, maintainable sof...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$160K - $200K *

Unlock your potential by designing and maintaining critical network systems for US and coalition exercises. Collaborate with teams to enhance performance and ensure compliance while supporting vital o...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $140K *

Analyze and troubleshoot network systems to ensure seamless satellite communication. Collaborate with a skilled team to support network infrastructure and cybersecurity efforts in a dynamic environmen...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by designing and maintaining critical network systems for US and coalition operations. Collaborate with technical teams to enhance network performance and ensure compliance with se...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Engineer robust network solutions to support satellite communications, ensuring seamless connectivity and operational efficiency. Collaborate with a dynamic team to troubleshoot and enhance network in...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Network Engineer, providing Tier 3 support for a critical naval transport network. Drive advanced troubleshooting, enhance network architecture, and lead cross-function...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$61K - $122K *

Contribute to operational excellence by supporting dashboard development, data collection, and reporting for IT operations. Collaborate with teams to ensure accurate metrics and insights, enhancing de...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$111K *

Take ownership of enterprise Microsoft technologies, ensuring operational support, integrity, and availability. Collaborate on development and sustainment of Microsoft 365 tools, aligning with strateg...

Victoria, BCIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$135K - $150K *

Lead the charge in complex IT infrastructure projects, from planning to execution. Drive Microsoft 365 migrations, enhance security, and provide advanced troubleshooting support while collaborating wi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$215K - $244K *

Transform data architecture and AI strategies by leveraging Databricks expertise. Collaborate with diverse teams to optimize data pipelines, enhance governance, and drive innovation across industries...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Transform data insights into impactful strategies by leading analytics and data science initiatives. Drive enterprise-wide decision-making through trusted analytics and advanced modeling, enhancing cu...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of systems administration by managing upgrades, troubleshooting, and ensuring security compliance across Linux and Windows environments. Collaborate on cloud architecture and maintain...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the maintenance and enhancement of a complex enterprise network, ensuring operational continuity and security compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and optimize Cis...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $190K *

Engage in comprehensive industrial base analysis to support the Air Force, leading teams to deliver actionable insights and strategic recommendations that enhance defense preparedness and resilience i...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$83K - $125K *

Drive the operational health of mission-critical Appian environments, ensuring reliability and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage configurations, deployments, and incident...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's transforming digital education through strategic analysis and collaboration. Leverage your expertise to connect technology and workforce development, driving improvements in learnin...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$92K - $110K *

Elevate your career by analyzing complex systems and applications. Collaborate with teams to provide expert support and drive process improvements while leading initiatives in a dynamic IT environment...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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.