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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$78K - $250K *

Optimize your career by joining a dynamic engineering team focused on system administration and support. Leverage your expertise to tackle complex challenges and enhance operational efficiency in a co...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Analyze and manage SIEM systems to enhance cybersecurity incident response, ensuring compliance with DoD/Army standards. Collaborate with teams to monitor threats, develop reporting requirements, and...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$137K - $185K *

Join a dynamic team to define, design, and integrate complex security systems. Leverage your expertise in systems engineering to support federal missions and enhance operational capabilities across di...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $110K *

Join a team that's advancing project success through Agile leadership and stakeholder engagement. As a vital contributor, you'll manage requirements and optimize workflows while collaborating with cro...

Virginia, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $105K *

Empower a team of Service Engineers while optimizing physical security systems. Lead advanced troubleshooting, enhance client experiences, and ensure operational excellence through collaboration and m...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $105K *

Inspire excellence by leading a team of Service Engineers to optimize and enhance physical security systems. Drive technical solutions, mentor staff, and ensure exceptional client experiences through...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $130K *

Lead and manage all phases of data center construction projects, ensuring alignment with design, budget, and quality standards while coordinating with clients and stakeholders for successful project d...

Today

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

$120K - $145K *

Transform cloud infrastructure for higher education products by designing, building, and operating AWS and Azure environments. Collaborate with teams to enhance reliability, automate processes, and me...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by designing and maintaining data pipelines for AI solutions. Collaborate in a dynamic environment to ensure robust data accessibility and integration, enhancing mission applications...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Optimize cloud database platforms by managing services across AWS and Azure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high availability, enhance performance, and enforce security standards fo...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$114K - $205K *

Unlock potential by becoming a key bridge for enterprise clients, driving technical integration and value realization through Strategy's innovative platform and analytics capabilities while ensuring l...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $115K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement robust data solutions, optimizing data architecture and governance practices while mentoring peers and driving innovation in data engine...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in building Snowflake data marts and developing Qlik Sense applications to enhance reporting and analytics capabilities, ensuring data integrity and performance optimization across sys...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing Master Data Management solutions, ensuring data integrity and accuracy. Collaborate across teams to design MDM implementations, integrate data sources, and enhance data q...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$150K - $175K *

Lead the charge in architecting and managing robust cloud platforms, driving modernization efforts, and automating infrastructure solutions for large-scale enterprises. Collaborate with top engineers...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $175K *

Shape the future of electrical testing by leading technical initiatives, mentoring specialists, and enhancing test processes to ensure quality and efficiency in production. Collaborate across teams to...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $175K *

Lead the charge in advancing electrical test processes, establishing best practices, and mentoring a team of Test Specialists. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust testing and qual...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $130K *

Transform data management strategies as a Senior Engineer specializing in Informatica MDM. Drive data integration, ensure quality, and optimize performance while collaborating with cross-functional te...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Innovate seamless process automation solutions by integrating Appian with PeopleSoft. Leverage your expertise to design intuitive interfaces and optimize workflows, enhancing user experience and opera...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$115K - $140K *

Transform the future of enterprise applications by leading product strategy, defining roadmaps, and driving cross-functional delivery to enhance user experiences and support digital transformation ini...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in driving strategic initiatives across diverse platforms, managing complex cross-functional projects, and ensuring alignment among stakeholders to achieve transformative outcomes in t...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$201K - $352K *

Elevate your career by leading DevOps practices for a cutting-edge AI platform. Drive the reliability and deployment of systems, collaborating with scientists and engineers to enhance operational effi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$79K - $209K *

Elevate your career by designing and optimizing scalable distributed systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance system reliability and performance while implementing advanced security measures and aut...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$79K - $209K *

Elevate your career by owning feature delivery and optimizing data paths in systems software. Collaborate with teams to implement networking and storage solutions, ensuring performance and reliability...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$79K - $209K *

Join a dynamic team to drive feature delivery, optimize data paths, and enhance networking and storage integration. Collaborate effectively while leveraging AI tools to improve processes and ensure hi...

Today

  •   Less than 5 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.