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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$110K - $130K *

Elevate enterprise GitOps architecture and CI/CD modernization at NIWC Atlantic, ensuring secure software distribution and configuration management for tactical environments while collaborating with e...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $115K *

Drive engineering excellence on complex projects, ensuring technical compliance, effective communication, and thorough documentation while supporting project deliverables and managing stakeholder rela...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Empower transformation by leveraging your analytical expertise to define business requirements for high-impact financial projects, collaborating closely with stakeholders to deliver solutions that enh...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of operational excellence by leading engineering initiatives, driving program execution, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to enhance performance and deliver key operationa...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$134K - $184K *

Champion innovative rack-based solutions by designing and integrating compute, cloud, and storage systems. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure optimal functionality and serviceability while adher...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$134K - $184K *

Reimagine the future of data center solutions by designing innovative rack-based compute and storage systems. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure optimal functionality and serviceability while ad...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $196K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior DevOps Engineer, focusing on CI/CD platforms, cloud deployments, and infrastructure automation. Leverage your expertise in GCP and Terraform to enhance operational effi...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Process Engineer, optimizing renewable energy processes, enhancing plant performance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives in a dynamic environment focused...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Champion security initiatives by managing critical programs, enhancing operational frameworks, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure effective risk management and compliance, ultimat...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Empower security initiatives by managing critical programs, collaborating with teams, and driving operational efficiency. Utilize your expertise to streamline processes, enhance metrics visualization...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$72K - $117K *

Join a dynamic team to shape and implement a forward-thinking compliance program. This role involves managing operations, collaborating with stakeholders, and enhancing compliance effectiveness in a f...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$72K - $117K *

Drive compliance excellence by managing operations and implementing innovative strategies. Collaborate with teams to enhance reporting and governance, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards whil...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$72K - $117K *

Lead the charge in shaping a dynamic compliance program, managing daily operations while implementing innovative strategies. Collaborate with teams to enhance compliance effectiveness and drive impact...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$72K - $117K *

Join a dynamic team to shape a forward-thinking compliance program. Leverage your expertise in regulatory compliance, manage operations, and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance effectiveness and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Engage teams in enhancing quality systems for customer projects, driving improvements through detailed analysis and leadership. Lead cross-functional efforts to resolve quality issues, ensuring top-ti...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $170K *

Shape the future of enterprise infrastructure by leading design, implementation, and optimization of systems. Drive automation, enhance security, and mentor junior staff while collaborating on strateg...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in delivering secure, scalable applications while mentoring engineers and guiding technical solutions across teams. Drive software quality and efficiency in a dynamic Agile environment...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Innovate data solutions as a Power BI Developer, transforming complex data into actionable insights. Collaborate with clients to design and maintain dashboards, ensuring quality and alignment with pro...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Engage in system performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimization. Collaborate on data integration workflows and manage access to resources while ensuring reliability and efficiency across mu...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $197K *

Drive the design and optimization of enterprise database environments for geospatial applications, collaborating with Defense and Intelligence customers to enhance database performance, security, and...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $152K *

Empower our data-driven decision-making by transforming complex data into actionable insights. As a Senior Data Analyst, you'll enhance regulatory reporting and data quality while mentoring analysts a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Develop reliable applications by collaborating with IT leadership and users. Oversee projects from requirements gathering to deployment, ensuring software meets business needs while utilizing AI tools...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by transforming business needs into reliable applications. Collaborate with IT leadership to develop, test, and support innovative solutions, ensuring software effectively addresses p...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Transform infrastructure by designing and building scalable GPU systems for AI cloud platforms, focusing on virtualization, Kubernetes, and automation to enhance performance and reliability across mul...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$98K - $113K *

Unlock your potential by collaborating with clients to enhance operational performance, mentor teams, and drive strategic initiatives in the transportation sector. Engage in complex analyses and devel...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

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.