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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$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to manage and enhance mission-critical Linux and Windows systems. Collaborate with engineers and government personnel to ensure system integrity, compliance, and operational excell...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$106K - $150K *

Unlock potential by providing expert operational support for Windows environments. Manage complex incidents, ensure service availability, and collaborate across teams to enhance customer experiences i...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Deliver advanced technical support for desktop, server, and cloud environments, ensuring optimal performance and security. Mentor junior staff while resolving complex issues and enhancing client satis...

California, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing IT infrastructure and support. As a Systems Administrator, you'll enhance client environments through advanced technical solutions, mentoring, and exceptiona...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career as a Systems Administrator, providing expert support across desktop, server, and cloud environments. Collaborate with teams to resolve complex issues, mentor junior staff, and enha...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Optimize collaboration by enhancing SharePoint Online and Microsoft 365 solutions. Engage with stakeholders to translate needs into user-friendly, secure environments while ensuring compliance and eff...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by driving the design and reliability of product infrastructure. Collaborate across teams to enhance software delivery, automate processes, and build scalable cloud solutions while ad...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Advance your career by leading a team in programming and managing building automation systems. Oversee installations, troubleshooting, and customer training while ensuring optimal HVAC performance and...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in designing and operating resilient systems, enhancing service reliability through automation and proactive engineering practices, while collaborating with teams to embed reliability...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $135K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing system reliability and operational excellence. Leverage your DevOps and SRE expertise to design, automate, and support scalable services, ensuring high availa...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate system reliability by designing and operating scalable services using DevOps and SRE principles. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance automation, observability, and operational excell...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $135K *

Elevate system reliability by designing and operating scalable services. Collaborate with engineering teams to automate operations, enhance monitoring, and ensure high availability, driving operationa...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $135K *

Take ownership of building and operating resilient, scalable systems using DevOps and SRE principles. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance system reliability, automate operations, and ensure...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $135K *

Transform system reliability by designing and operating scalable services. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance automation, observability, and operational excellence, ensuring high availabili...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $135K *

Join us to enhance system reliability and scalability through innovative SRE practices. Collaborate with engineering teams to automate operations, improve monitoring, and ensure high-availability serv...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in designing and evolving scalable cloud infrastructure, driving architectural strategy, and enhancing operational culture while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet ambit...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$173K - $302K *

Lead cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects on time and within budget. Manage schedules, financials, and stakeholder relationships while addressing risks and ensuring client satisfaction a...

San Francisco, CARemote

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$126K - $277K *

Join us in driving strategic alignment and system architecture design to support enterprise goals. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure effective outcomes and compliance across diverse engineering...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of technology by developing innovative web-based solutions. Collaborate with state agencies to modernize critical systems, leveraging emerging technologies to enhance software develop...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Champion innovative solutions as a Technical Architect, leading customer engagements to integrate Salesforce and AI technologies. Drive adoption and optimize implementations while mentoring teams and...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$500K+*

Drive financial planning and analysis for cost accounting, ensuring accurate reporting and strategic insights across the Americas. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance processes and support busin...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$81K - $187K *

Empower your career by designing and architecting reliable infrastructures. Collaborate with development teams to optimize operations, automate processes, and enhance service performance while ensurin...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engage with us to drive the strategy and lifecycle of enterprise data products. You'll connect business needs with analytics capabilities, ensuring data products are accessible, reusable, and aligned...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $95K *

Optimize the security and reliability of a hybrid-cloud IT environment, managing Active Directory, Microsoft 365, and multi-site infrastructure. Collaborate on security initiatives and automate proces...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in ensuring software quality through comprehensive test planning, execution, and collaboration across teams, validating system performance, stability, and compatibility while contribut...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   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 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.