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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$96K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team that prioritizes product thinking and user empathy. Drive insights and data-driven decision-making to ensure development teams focus on impactful outcomes and user-friendly experie...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$148K - $222K *

Develop and manage applications in a Kubernetes environment, collaborating with global teams to drive innovation and efficiency. Enhance your technical skills while delivering production-ready solutio...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Innovate within a dynamic environment to spearhead Agile development and release management efforts that enhance system integration and meet strategic mission goals across a collaborative Intelligence...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Manage and oversee all facets of program delivery, ensuring timely and cost-effective execution while maintaining high quality. Lead personnel development, allocate resources effectively, and liaise w...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Elevate the security posture of various systems by supporting RMF compliance activities. Collaborate with engineers to create policies and evaluate risks while maintaining the integrity of Information...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Unlock potential by collaborating on the design and implementation of cutting-edge multi-tenant event streaming platforms, aiding in the seamless integration of code, tests, and deployment processes w...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $140K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $110K *

Engage in systems administration within a dynamic team, ensuring optimal operation of multi-user systems, managing performance tuning, security functions, and user interaction while developing policie...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in advancing digital excellence by establishing QA strategies, optimizing test automation, and ensuring superior quality across multiple projects within a collaborative, Agile environm...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Transform healthcare delivery by building reliable infrastructure, enhancing security, and improving operational efficiency. Engage with diverse engineering teams to ensure scalable, resilient systems...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$126K - $162K *

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4 weeks ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Collaborate to design, implement, and maintain efficient infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines, enhancing system performance, security, and automation. Be part of a team that optimizes technology solutio...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Advance your career by leading complex technical support and incident management. Drive team excellence through mentorship and innovative solutions across various critical IT domains, ensuring top-tie...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $95K *

Optimize system administration and infrastructure management by leading technical support, maintenance, and project implementation, while ensuring innovation and compliance in a hybrid work model...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's committed to maintaining and enhancing Operational Technology systems, ensuring continuous operation and modernization of manufacturing processes with innovative solutions and proac...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $160K *

Unlock potential by engineering robust observability solutions to drive enterprise-wide resiliency. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance cloud-native architectures, optimizing testing and integra...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $120K *

Optimize system operations and enhance security protocols, ensuring resilience and efficiency. Engage with advanced troubleshooting and network configuration in a dynamic environment, supporting criti...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$103K - $126K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $120K *

Engage with stakeholders to design and enhance grant management platforms through SQL Server and .NET applications, focusing on backend data processing and front-end user interactions for streamlined...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $110K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role focused on enhancing grant management platforms through the design and development of robust SQL Server databases and .NET applications, collaborating with stakeho...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $140K *

Lead proactive risk management efforts to enhance mission success, ensuring consistent identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks throughout the program lifecycle, while fostering effective c...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $160K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $231K *

Grow your career by designing and implementing innovative database solutions that enhance information security while collaborating on initiatives pivotal to national security. Join us to revolutionize...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $140K *

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.