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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$85K - $104K *

Empower your career by supporting IT systems in a cloud-native environment. Collaborate with teams to enhance security, reliability, and efficiency while leveraging your expertise in systems administr...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$124K - $156K *

Shape the future of AI Services by owning product strategy and execution. Collaborate with engineering teams to define agentic capabilities, drive tool strategies, and establish AI quality standards t...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $234K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement distributed messaging systems that enhance performance and reliability. Leverage your expertise in cloud services to drive architectural decisions and mento...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$114K - $234K *

Lead the design and implementation of distributed messaging systems, enhancing performance and reliability. Collaborate across teams to shape architecture and drive improvements in cloud services, ens...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to building innovative Power Platform solutions. Lead the SDLC, mentor developers, and collaborate with stakeholders to create scalable applications while optimizing perfo...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining the Oracle Federal Financials architecture. Lead the technical direction, resolve complex issues, and ensure compliance for a shared service environment supporting 19,000...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$147K - $230K *

Empower your career by leading enterprise architecture initiatives that connect technology strategy with business goals. Drive transformation, guide AI capabilities, and enhance collaboration across t...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Shape the future of data solutions as a Database Support Engineer, driving customer success through onboarding, technical support, and collaboration with sales teams to enhance product adoption and op...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in shaping technical strategies for AI solutions, engaging with customers and internal teams to drive innovation in shared software platforms and cloud architectures within the intelli...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $150K *

Transform your career by leading complex DeltaV Batch automation projects. Drive design, commissioning, and support phases while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$111K - $150K *

Transform network infrastructure by designing, securing, and managing complex systems. Collaborate with teams to deliver innovative solutions, ensuring compliance and optimal performance in a dynamic...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $217K *

Shape the future of our platform by leading high-performing engineering teams. Deliver innovative solutions while driving architectural strategies and platform modernization in a complex, fast-paced e...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing safety in Marine Corps weapons systems. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to analyze risks, recommend mitigations, and ensure compliance with safety stand...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$109K - $141K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative ServiceNow SPM solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product capabilities and drive operational excellence while ensuring adherence t...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$109K - $141K *

Champion the future of ServiceNow solutions by leading technical design and development for Strategic Portfolio Management, ensuring alignment with architecture and governance while driving operationa...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$78K - $250K *

Unlock your potential as a Capabilities Analyst, providing user support and developing materials to enhance tool effectiveness. Collaborate with a dynamic team to identify capability gaps and drive im...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Take ownership of system administration across cloud and on-premise environments, focusing on Data Loss Prevention. Collaborate with teams to enhance security, troubleshoot issues, and ensure seamless...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Lead the design and architecture of innovative software solutions, ensuring seamless product delivery and robust security practices. Collaborate with teams to enhance system performance and mentor jun...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic team in systems engineering, overseeing project performance, and delivering innovative solutions for Command and Control systems. Collaborate across disciplines t...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining technical support by building and testing advanced systems. Leverage your expertise in electronics and networking to troubleshoot and enhance hardware and software soluti...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Support the management of DoD systems as a skilled DevOps Engineer by overseeing installations, configurations, and system monitoring to uphold security and sustainability within a secure environment...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Champion the coordination of SLDC processes, ensuring cross-functional alignment and user support. Collaborate with teams to enhance technology use, drive user adoption, and maintain data integrity wh...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$81K - $115K *

Advance your career by leading system requirements for Marketing Enablement initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance customer engagement and optimize solutions, driving data-driven insigh...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Support mission-critical systems by administering and optimizing Linux infrastructure, implementing automation, and ensuring security compliance in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with teams to tro...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Elevate IT systems management by optimizing and supporting mission-critical infrastructure. Lead advanced troubleshooting in high-performance computing environments, ensuring seamless operations and e...

3 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 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.