Explore Senior Oracle DBA Jobs

Senior Oracle Database Administrators keep critical enterprise data secure, available, and performing reliably. Browse vetted senior Oracle DBA opportunities on Ladders, where professional roles pay $100,000 or more. Find positions that match your experience with Oracle platforms, large-scale environments, and complex database operations.

What Senior Oracle DBAs Do

Senior Oracle DBAs design, administer, and optimize database environments that support essential business applications. Responsibilities may include managing installations and upgrades, tuning queries and workloads, planning backups and recovery, monitoring availability, applying security controls, and resolving complex production incidents. Many senior roles also guide database architecture, establish operational standards, and mentor other administrators.

Skills and Experience Employers Look For

Employers commonly seek deep experience with Oracle Database, SQL and PL/SQL, performance tuning, high availability, disaster recovery, and database security. Familiarity with technologies such as Oracle RAC, Data Guard, RMAN, GoldenGate, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure may be valuable, depending on the environment. Communication, troubleshooting, documentation, and collaboration skills are also important when partnering with engineering, infrastructure, security, and business teams.

Career Opportunities and Work Environments

Senior Oracle DBAs work across industries that depend on secure, reliable data systems, including finance, healthcare, technology, government, and telecommunications. Opportunities may focus on production operations, database engineering, cloud adoption, platform modernization, or technical leadership. Some roles support hybrid or multi-cloud environments, while others concentrate on established on-premises systems.

Find a Senior Oracle DBA Role on Ladders

Use Ladders to explore vetted senior Oracle DBA jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare responsibilities, required skills, and work arrangements to identify roles that fit your background and career goals. New listings can vary, so check back regularly for opportunities in your preferred location or area of expertise.

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Join us to manage and optimize Oracle and NoSQL databases, ensuring performance, availability, and security. Lead migrations to AWS, implement backup strategies, and enhance database tools while colla...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Collaborate with clients to enhance cloud and hybrid infrastructures, resolving complex issues and providing exceptional support. Leverage technical expertise to improve environments and ensure seamle...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $160K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing cloud solutions by leading systems engineering, optimizing AWS integrations, and implementing CI/CD processes to enhance infrastructure efficiency and scalabi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $155K *

Transform client needs into secure, scalable cloud solutions. Lead design, implementation, and support while leveraging AI technologies. Collaborate with teams to ensure high availability and performa...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Grow your career with a critical role in securing cloud environments for U.S. government operations. Design, implement, and optimize protections for sensitive data in both regulated and multi-cloud in...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's committed to maintaining the integrity and security of critical databases, ensuring optimal performance and availability across various platforms while implementing essential polici...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Optimize cloud infrastructure by architecting, deploying, and automating solutions across AWS GovCloud and Azure. Collaborate with teams to enhance cloud standards, governance, and operational efficie...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $135K *

Join a team that values innovation and efficiency by driving cloud data solutions that align business needs with technology. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational performance...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation by supporting cloud development for data analysis, implementing integrated systems and processes to optimize large-volume data processing while ensuring compliance and security in a f...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $175K *

Join a dynamic team to design and maintain secure AWS cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability and operational excellence for mission-critical applications. Collaborate with cross-functional t...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $205K *

Drive the development and maintenance of scalable Oracle database solutions, optimizing ETL processes and supporting data integrity across cloud environments to enable data-driven insights across the...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Advance your career by supporting critical projects through expertise in Windows Server and database administration. Lead initiatives that enhance cybersecurity and infrastructure performance while co...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Elevate your career by designing and maintaining secure Azure cloud infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to enhance processes, implement security practices, and optimize costs while supporting our c...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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$86K - $198K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

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Lead the design and implementation of hybrid cloud solutions, optimizing infrastructure for federal clients. Drive architectural decisions that enhance security, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness acr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$93K - $228K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and implementation of hybrid cloud solutions, optimizing infrastructure for federal clients. Drive architectural decisions that enhance security, efficiency, and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$93K - $205K *

Unlock your potential by leading cloud architecture design and automation for a major public utility. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish governance, strategy, and standards across Az...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $180K *

Engage with stakeholders by managing internal and external communications for a multi-cloud initiative. Develop strategies, create content, and ensure brand consistency while enhancing document usabil...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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Lead the charge in enhancing cloud operations and platform reliability on Azure. Drive automation, improve incident response, and mentor teams while ensuring high availability and performance across c...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Senior Oracle DBA do?question toggle

    A Senior Oracle DBA manages and improves Oracle database environments, including performance, availability, backups, recovery, security, upgrades, and production support. Senior professionals may also shape database architecture, lead projects, and mentor teammates.

  • What skills are commonly required for Senior Oracle DBA jobs?question toggle

    Common requirements include substantial Oracle Database administration experience, SQL and PL/SQL, performance tuning, backup and recovery, high availability, and database security. Employers may also value experience with Oracle RAC, Data Guard, RMAN, GoldenGate, or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.

  • How much do Senior Oracle DBA jobs on Ladders pay?question toggle

    Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs that pay $100,000 or more. Compensation varies by employer, location, responsibilities, and experience, so review each listing for its specific salary information.

  • What industries hire Senior Oracle DBAs?question toggle

    Senior Oracle DBAs are hired by organizations with critical data systems, including companies in finance, healthcare, technology, government, telecommunications, and other industries.

  • Can Senior Oracle DBAs work with cloud databases?question toggle

    Yes. Some roles involve Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, cloud migration, or hybrid environments that combine cloud services with on-premises databases. The technologies and level of cloud responsibility vary by position.