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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$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of data engineering by architecting and optimizing robust data pipelines and storage solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive reporting accuracy and deliver high-pe...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower data-driven strategies by architecting robust pipelines and storage solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance reporting accuracy and data integrity, ensuring seamless data...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$71K - $91K *

Join a team that plays a key role in designing and managing enterprise databases. Drive database optimization, backup strategies, and performance monitoring to ensure robust data security and support...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of strategic dry-docking coordination to enhance maritime operations. Collaborate with shipyards and internal teams to ensure timely, efficient, and compliant docking services for a glo...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to lead complex data architecture initiatives across multi-source systems. Foster innovation by mentoring a team of architects while ensuring scalable, efficient integrations for AI-dr...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$96K - $120K *

Champion database management by optimizing, securing, and maintaining enterprise systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance performance and reliability while ensuring compliance and support for missio...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Engage in unstructured data governance across cloud platforms, ensuring regulatory compliance and AI readiness. Collaborate with teams to optimize information lifecycle management and support data str...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join our Data Governance team to operationalize unstructured data practices. Ensure compliance and optimize AI readiness while driving data strategies across enterprise content platforms in a remote o...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive data governance for unstructured content, enhancing AI readiness and compliance across various platforms while supporting lifecycle management initiatives in a dynamic, collaborative environment...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$139K - $174K *

Unlock your potential by leading a dynamic database operations team. With over a decade of experience, guide strategic database infrastructure initiatives, ensure system reliability, and foster a cult...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$139K - $174K *

Unlock your potential as a Database Administration Manager, leading a team of experts in database operations. Drive strategic plans, ensure system reliability, and foster growth while optimizing innov...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $149K *

Architect secure, scalable PostgreSQL databases; ensure high availability and disaster recovery. Collaborate with DevOps for optimal performance, oversee advanced database administration tasks, and im...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining DevOps practices and database management for enterprise solutions. Lead, develop, and innovate CI/CD pipelines and database operations in a fast-paced SaaS environment, e...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's enhancing enterprise SaaS solutions by leading DevOps and DBA operations. You'll manage CI/CD pipelines, SQL Server systems, and a talented team to ensure optimal performance, secur...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Help us enhance data management solutions to improve efficiency and governance. Collaborate closely with stakeholders to ensure data integrity and drive transformative insights within a significant Do...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

The Senior Database Administrator (Sr. DBA) is responsible for the design, implementation, support, and maintenance of critical database systems for healthcare operations. This role ensures high avail...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$167K - $205K *

Champion innovative database solutions within a dynamic team, addressing complex signal processing and communication challenges. Leverage your technical expertise to optimize operations and drive adva...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $160K *

Empower organizations by establishing and implementing effective data governance frameworks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data quality, security, and compliance, transforming data...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform database management by leading the migration to SQL Server, optimizing performance, and architecting solutions that enhance enterprise applications while collaborating with cross-functional...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in transforming database systems with advanced SQL and Oracle expertise. Drive the full migration from SQL Anywhere to SQL Server, ensuring optimal performance and scalability, while c...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to engineer and manage large-scale databases for critical mission integration projects, focusing on innovative data management solutions and performance tuning to support high-volu...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join us in enhancing the reliability and performance of critical financial platforms. Lead performance engineering, optimize resilience testing, and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure operationa...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading performance engineering and resilience initiatives across complex systems. Drive strategies to enhance scalability, reliability, and operational excellence in a collaborati...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Join our team to enhance critical financial market platforms through performance engineering, resilience testing, and capacity planning. Lead initiatives that ensure operational excellence and system...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Join a team transforming financial market infrastructure through excellence in performance and resiliency engineering. Lead initiatives to enhance reliability and scalability in complex systems while...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.