Senior SQL DBA Jobs

Explore Senior SQL DBA jobs for experienced database professionals ready to lead the design, performance, security, and reliability of critical data platforms. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, including senior SQL Server and database administration roles across industries.

What Senior SQL DBAs Do

Senior SQL database administrators oversee database environments that support essential business applications and analytics. Typical responsibilities include managing SQL Server databases, planning and executing upgrades and migrations, monitoring availability, tuning queries and indexes, establishing backup and recovery strategies, and protecting sensitive data. Senior DBAs may also set standards, mentor colleagues, and partner with engineering, infrastructure, security, and business teams.

Skills and Experience Employers Seek

Employers commonly look for deep experience with relational database administration and SQL, along with expertise in performance troubleshooting, high availability, disaster recovery, capacity planning, and access controls. Familiarity with cloud databases, automation and scripting, database monitoring, and large-scale migrations can also be valuable. Strong communication and the ability to translate business requirements into dependable database solutions are important at the senior level.

Senior SQL DBA Salary and Opportunities

Compensation varies by location, industry, company size, platform expertise, and the scope of the role. Senior SQL DBA positions listed on Ladders meet the site’s $100,000-and-above salary focus. Opportunities may include hands-on database leadership, enterprise platform ownership, consulting, or progression into database architecture and data infrastructure management.

Find Senior SQL DBA Roles on Ladders

Search vetted Senior SQL DBA openings and compare responsibilities, required skills, and compensation. Use your experience with database reliability, performance, security, and modernization to identify roles that match your next career move.

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$110K - $130K *

Champion compliance excellence by leading innovative technology integration and regulatory strategies across Medicare Advantage and Part D channels, ensuring seamless operations and enhanced agent eff...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$260K - $290K *

Innovate the future of operations by leading enterprise sales in higher education and healthcare. Drive AI adoption, tackle complex procurement, and build strong relationships with key stakeholders to...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$104K - $170K *

Lead the charge in managing complex power systems studies projects for mission critical facilities, ensuring accurate execution, budget adherence, and client satisfaction while collaborating with inte...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$141K - $177K *

Join us to shape the future of cybersecurity by leading product vision and strategy for our innovative Autonomous and Continuous pentesting platform, driving impactful solutions that enhance security...

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6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive security excellence by managing identity access, external testing, and compliance processes. Collaborate with teams to enhance AWS security and develop scalable policies, ensuring robust protect...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $160K *

Elevate critical facility operations by providing technical leadership in electrical commissioning. Collaborate with teams to ensure effective testing and validation of complex electrical systems whil...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$160K - $190K *

Drive your career forward as a technology leader managing a diverse team, focusing on information security strategy, risk management, and governance. Collaborate with executives to protect vital infor...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Empower our data migration efforts by designing robust ETL processes that ensure seamless transitions from legacy systems to innovative healthcare solutions, collaborating across teams to maintain dat...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Partner with us to enhance executive talent strategies through data-driven insights, ensuring effective succession planning and leadership development. Leverage your expertise in talent management pla...

Georgia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$123K - $205K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and evolution of complex CICS infrastructure solutions that underpin critical enterprise operations, leveraging your expertise to enhance performance and drive i...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$244K - $279K *

Champion innovative AI solutions by collaborating with diverse teams to design, develop, and deploy cutting-edge AI systems that revolutionize customer engagement and operational efficiency. Grow your...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$244K - $279K *

Develop and support AI software components, driving innovations in design and architecture. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance products and ensure scalable, responsible AI solutions that delive...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$244K - $279K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative AI solutions that enhance user experience and operational efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create scalable AI systems, ensuring high perf...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$87K - $123K *

Empower your career by collaborating with a dynamic team to drive innovative solutions and enhance operational efficiency across diverse projects. Join us in making a meaningful impact while advancing...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $150K *

Engage in strategic automation initiatives to enhance manufacturing capabilities, leading complex projects from concept to execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and al...

St. James, MNRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$93K - $125K *

Join a dynamic team as a technical resource, enhancing enterprise applications and infrastructure services. Drive operational excellence, support cross-functional initiatives, and ensure reliable, sec...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$190K - $225K *

Join a team that's dedicated to shaping the future of identity management by leading security strategies, architecting robust solutions, and optimizing user access processes in a dynamic, tech-driven...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Transform complex technical programs by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring timely delivery and fostering collaboration. Leverage your expertise to drive innovation and enhance productivity throu...

San Diego, CARemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading complex data center projects, managing $5M-$8M in revenue, and ensuring successful execution across teams. Collaborate globally with clients and stakeholders while driving...

Arlington, VARemote

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing complex data center projects, ensuring financial performance and client satisfaction. Collaborate with global teams to deliver high-profile projects while maintaining quali...

Arlington, VARemote

1 week ago

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

$244K - $453K *

Join a team that's driving technical adoption of AI security solutions globally. Lead a diverse team of engineers, establish strategies, and enhance partner capabilities to accelerate pipeline and cus...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $140K *

Unlock the potential of patient outcomes by providing expert clinical support and education for groundbreaking cardiovascular technologies, while traveling extensively to collaborate with healthcare p...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$93K - $155K *

Join a team that's driving the future of cybersecurity by leading technical security control initiatives. Your expertise will shape enterprise security across multiple domains, ensuring effective cont...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$81K - $131K *

Shape the future of data governance by driving best practices and collaboration across marketing teams. Partner with experts to enhance data quality and ensure compliance with governance policies for...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $130K *

Advance IT service management excellence by leading ServiceNow platform innovations, ensuring operational efficiency and adherence to ITIL standards while supporting intricate integrations and enhance...

Raleigh, NCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Senior SQL DBA do?question toggle

    A Senior SQL DBA manages and improves database systems, commonly including SQL Server environments. The role often covers performance tuning, backups and recovery, security, upgrades, availability, migrations, and technical guidance for teams.

  • What qualifications are common for Senior SQL DBA jobs?question toggle

    Employers typically seek substantial database administration experience, advanced SQL skills, and knowledge of performance optimization, high availability, disaster recovery, and database security. Cloud platforms, automation, and mentoring experience may also be preferred.

  • How much do Senior SQL DBA jobs pay?question toggle

    Pay depends on location, industry, employer, and the role’s technical scope. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including qualifying Senior SQL DBA opportunities.

  • Are Senior SQL DBA roles limited to SQL Server?question toggle

    Many roles focus on Microsoft SQL Server, but some employers value experience with other relational database platforms, cloud-managed databases, or hybrid environments. Review each job description for its specific technology requirements.

  • What career paths can follow a Senior SQL DBA role?question toggle

    Experienced Senior SQL DBAs may advance into database architecture, data platform engineering, database management, cloud infrastructure, or broader data infrastructure leadership.