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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$117K - $147K *

Advance your career by leading the development of innovative software solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to design scalable systems while mentoring engineers and ensuring best practices in a dy...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Empower your career by managing advanced Linux systems, ensuring optimal performance and data integrity while adhering to stringent security protocols on a vital federal project. Join us to elevate IT...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of our operations by executing quality controls across various Defined Benefit functions. Collaborate with partners to enhance processes, improve accuracy, and elevate client satisfac...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential by applying your engineering software expertise to enhance engineering processes in a collaborative environment. Drive innovation and streamline workflows for a groundbreaking nu...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Redefine our infrastructure landscape by leading solutions in server, network, and security administration, ensuring reliability and compliance across all operations while driving modernization and te...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$66K - $100K *

Drive the optimization and configuration of Cloud-based Atlassian tools, including Jira and Confluence, while enhancing automation with AI chatbot integrations to improve business processes and applic...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Engineer innovative software solutions that enhance user experience across platforms, utilizing advanced Java, Spring Framework, and front-end technologies in a collaborative Agile environment to solv...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$84K - $100K *

Unlock potential by designing and scaling data infrastructures that enhance logistics operations. Collaborate across functions to ensure high-quality data drives decision-making and optimizes supply c...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$107K - $157K *

Transform the construction industry by leading frontend development initiatives, mentoring teams, and driving engineering excellence while delivering innovative solutions that enhance project manageme...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$107K - $157K *

Drive frontend excellence by designing, developing, and mentoring within a dynamic team, enhancing user experiences across modern web applications in the construction industry...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Develop and execute a global Quality Assurance strategy, leading a diverse team across regions to ensure consistent, high-quality software implementations. Champion automation and improvement initiati...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by building a new enterprise pipeline and driving IT consulting sales through executive relationships. Own the entire sales cycle, engage in AI transformation discussions, and deliver...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Empower your career by supporting and optimizing IT systems across diverse environments. In this role, you'll troubleshoot technical issues, manage infrastructure, and collaborate on DevOps initiative...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $135K *

Drive impactful system engineering solutions for advanced airborne networking. Lead integration, testing, and certification efforts while promoting collaboration across teams to enhance mission-critic...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$163K - $204K *

Lead the charge in capturing federal opportunities by aligning partners and internal sales teams, managing capture strategies for priority programs, and driving successful outcomes in a collaborative...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$163K - $204K *

Empower federal partnerships by leading capture strategies across a dynamic ecosystem, enhancing visibility and alignment between partners and sales teams to drive success in priority federal pursuits...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $124K *

Lead Agile delivery across multiple teams, removing impediments and aligning goals to enhance product outcomes. Strengthen Agile practices and foster continuous improvement while collaborating with pr...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$101K - $169K *

Advance your career by applying secure engineering principles to design, develop, and maintain software solutions. Collaborate with teams to create scalable systems while mentoring junior engineers an...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $158K *

Elevate the clinical data platform by building APIs and internal tools for EHR sync. Join a dynamic squad driving real-time data integration for hundreds of hospitals while ensuring system reliability...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$86K - $144K *

Transform the clinical data landscape by building and managing robust API and internal tooling for our platform. Collaborate with engineers to enhance system reliability and efficiency across diverse...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by delivering innovative ServiceNow solutions that integrate, develop, and maintain custom applications across diverse technology stacks while enhancing system efficiency and ensuring...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Develop, maintain, and expand ServiceNow applications while integrating them with existing systems. Engage in design and documentation, delivering high-quality solutions tailored to client needs, fost...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$66K - $132K *

Elevate operational excellence by leading advanced data center hardware support. Drive strategic improvements and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure systems reliability while mentoring teams and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$66K - $132K *

Drive complex data center hardware support services to ensure reliability and availability at scale. Lead cross-functional teams in advanced incident resolution, policy influence, and continuous impro...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$66K - $132K *

Elevate operational excellence by leading complex data center hardware services, ensuring resilience and availability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovative solutions and continu...

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.