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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$184K - $356K *

Transform data processing architectures by collaborating with diverse teams to enhance performance and efficiency. Drive innovation in hardware-software co-design, optimizing systems for accelerated c...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$162K - $219K *

Join us to advance your career as a Systems Administrator SME, where you'll lead critical IT operations, manage complex systems, and ensure high availability for mission-critical services in a dynamic...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$103K - $218K *

Pioneer robust infrastructure solutions across cloud and hybrid environments, ensuring seamless integration between operations and development teams. Drive system design, security, and automation to e...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $200K *

Unlock potential by leading enterprise data security initiatives across hybrid environments. Drive the implementation of DSPM platforms, ensuring sensitive data protection and compliance while collabo...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Transform the future of automotive technology by driving strategic solutions and customer engagement. Collaborate across teams to leverage cutting-edge semiconductor innovations for next-gen automotiv...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$121K - $169K *

Champion data-driven solutions by leading cross-functional teams to design, develop, and optimize cloud-based data pipelines. Drive improvements in engineering practices while mentoring junior enginee...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$121K - $169K *

Tackle complex data challenges by developing scalable solutions and data pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data engineering practices and mentor junior engineers throughout...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $155K *

Drive your career with a Senior Software Engineer role focused on capacity planning solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance application scalability, availability, and efficiency...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Shape the future of capacity planning solutions by leveraging your expertise in application architecture and data engineering. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance scalability, availabil...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$96K - $128K *

Drive product reliability by implementing advanced testing strategies and automation frameworks, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance software quality and efficiency in a dynamic, clou...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of enterprise software by developing innovative web applications using .Net, Angular, and SQL technologies. Collaborate with a close-knit group of experts to enha...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $140K *

Lead the development and management of critical databases to support Army security initiatives, ensuring effective tracking and reporting of technology protection efforts while collaborating with mili...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the transition from Azure VMware Solution to native Azure, designing target states and evaluating services. Shape the cloud roadmap and cost model while collaborating with cross-functional teams...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Transform the efficiency of T3 Sales and Service teams by crafting scalable systems and automation solutions in HubSpot. Lead process improvements, integrations, and reporting efforts that enhance use...

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

$115K - $135K *

Innovate the future of enterprise systems by architecting cloud-native solutions, integrating AI/ML capabilities, and providing technical leadership across projects. Drive engineering standards and op...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential by managing onsite operations, ensuring infrastructure efficiency, and leading a dedicated team in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with maintenance and contractors to enhance...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Manage daily operations of onsite DCT personnel, ensuring efficient infrastructure monitoring, maintenance, and compliance for optimal facility conditions and safety across multiple sites...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $160K *

Analyze and enhance our hybrid infrastructure and enterprise platform services. Drive automation, security, and operational support for Azure, AWS, and Google BigQuery while collaborating with develop...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$155K - $165K *

Explore innovative solutions as a Hybrid Cloud Platform Engineer, collaborating with Agile teams to enhance a mission-critical PaaS for the Intelligence Community, ensuring secure deployment of applic...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$81K - $81K *

Lead the strategic direction of subcontract management, ensuring compliance and efficiency in negotiations, administration, and reporting. Collaborate with teams to support critical government mission...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$127K - $181K *

Elevate enterprise data architecture by designing scalable frameworks and optimizing cloud environments. Empower AI initiatives through advanced data integration and governance, ensuring alignment wit...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$95K - $120K *

Unlock your potential as you transition from software developer to AI engineer, gaining hands-on experience with Fortune 100 clients. Engage in a six-week paid training program, then deploy your skill...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform your career by overseeing IT support and development for human capital management technologies. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance user experience and drive efficiencies in talent mana...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion the security and efficiency of Active Directory services, ensuring robust management of directory objects, Group Policies, and recovery processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to e...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as a senior engineer managing Active Directory services, ensuring security, availability, and recovery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support identity modernization...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.