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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$76K - $95K *

Design and manage robust database infrastructure while ensuring system reliability. Collaborate with teams to tune performance, implement updates, and optimize backup procedures in both Linux and Wind...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $155K *

Transform data management by ensuring integrity and security across core systems. Lead initiatives to optimize performance and facilitate collaboration among academic and operational teams, enhancing...

2 weeks ago

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

$155K *

Elevate database performance by managing Oracle Exadata systems, ensuring data integrity, security, and availability while optimizing complex SQL code and fostering application development processes...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Shape and optimize IT infrastructure solutions through collaboration, incident resolution, and performance analysis, while driving efficiency and adhering to compliance standards. Engage with teams ac...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to design, implement, and optimize IT infrastructure solutions, ensuring seamless operations and enhancing system performance through effective collaboration and strategic planning...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $95K *

Optimize data platform operations by leveraging your expertise in Microsoft Fabric and cloud technologies. Collaborate with engineers and analysts to ensure scalability, reliability, and integration...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Lead the development of cloud-based medical analysis software, driving automation and scalability. Utilize DevOps best practices to optimize infrastructure and enhance software deployment processes wh...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $189K *

Collaborate with diverse teams as a Database Administrator to optimize enterprise database environments, ensuring system reliability and performance while working with various technologies to support...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Pioneer innovative database solutions that empower business growth and collaboration. Lead projects involving database platforms and cloud technologies, ensuring scalability, security, and performance...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Transform the clinical research landscape by leading database design initiatives, enhancing efficiency, and ensuring compliance across projects. Collaborate with teams and innovate solutions to drive...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $120K *

Accelerate database management excellence by leveraging cutting-edge solutions and collaborative problem-solving to support vital Army records management operations within a dynamic team environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$77K - $96K *

Take ownership of database health and performance as a Junior DBA, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance skills in cloud-based infrastructure and production support. Engage in continuou...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Join our team and take ownership of optimizing Oracle PeopleSoft database environments, ensuring performance and security while supporting enterprise-wide human resources systems. Drive innovation and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Drive cloud-based solutions and optimize database systems in a high-compliance financial environment, collaborating with leadership to enhance operational efficiency and ensure data accuracy within Az...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's enhancing IT services for federal law enforcement. Drive database administration, optimize performance, and support mission-critical operations through technical expertise and cloud...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $131K *

Lead the charge in advanced database administration and management tasks to support complex applications, ensuring optimal performance, security, and compliance with enterprise standards while fosteri...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$146K - $197K *

Drive innovative solutions as a Senior System Administrator, overseeing system integration, administration, and performance optimization while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance oper...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Advance your career by processing and mentoring in the review of residential distributed generation applications, ensuring compliance, and improving team efficiency through expert guidance and trainin...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's optimizing enterprise access control systems, leading technology evolution while driving efficiency and security for a multi-facility environment. Leverage your expertise in applica...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Unlock potential by optimizing databases across Azure-managed PostgreSQL and Oracle environments. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance performance, ensure data integrity, and implement monito...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$97K - $199K *

Drive the construction of high-quality data centers by colocation providers, ensuring projects meet timelines and budgets while maintaining exceptional quality standards. Oversee documentation, qualit...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$97K - $199K *

Champion the construction of cutting-edge data centers, ensuring timely and budget-conscious project completion with seamless quality management and risk mitigation tailored to industry standards...

3 weeks ago

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

$97K - $199K *

Lead construction projects for high-quality data centers, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery while managing vendor contracts and integrating design specifications for optimal functionality...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $130K *

Transform complex network infrastructures by integrating Cisco, F5, and Palo Alto technologies. Collaborate with IT teams, automate operations using Ansible and Python, and ensure optimal performance...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $130K *

Elevate network performance by designing and maintaining advanced infrastructure solutions. Collaborate with IT teams, lead automation efforts, and ensure security compliance to optimize network opera...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.