Senior Storage Administrator Jobs

Discover senior storage administrator jobs on Ladders, where professionals can explore vetted opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Senior storage administrators design, operate, and improve the storage systems that keep business data available, protected, and performing reliably. Employers seek experienced specialists who can manage complex infrastructure across data centers, cloud platforms, and hybrid environments.

What Senior Storage Administrators Do

In this role, you may plan storage capacity, configure and maintain storage arrays and networked storage, monitor performance, and resolve incidents affecting critical applications. Senior administrators often guide migrations, automate routine operations, establish backup and recovery processes, and contribute to infrastructure architecture. They also coordinate with systems, network, security, application, and cloud teams to meet business requirements.

Skills and Technologies Employers Value

Common qualifications include deep experience with enterprise storage platforms, SAN and NAS technologies, storage networking, virtualization, and data protection. Employers may also value familiarity with cloud storage, hybrid infrastructure, scripting and automation, high availability, disaster recovery, and capacity and performance planning. Clear communication, methodical troubleshooting, and the ability to lead technical projects are important in senior-level positions.

Career Opportunities and Compensation

Senior storage administrators work in industries with demanding data availability and security needs, including finance, healthcare, technology, government, and large enterprise organizations. Depending on the employer, responsibilities may lead toward storage engineering, infrastructure architecture, cloud operations, or technical leadership. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates find roles that align with their expertise and career goals.

Find Senior Storage Administrator Jobs on Ladders

Browse senior storage administrator openings to compare responsibilities, required technologies, and compensation. Review each listing for details about the environment and qualifications, then apply to opportunities that match your experience in enterprise storage and data infrastructure.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
Locations
caret down
More
1
caret down

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and optimization of scalable cloud infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance automation, reliability, and cost efficiency while mentorin...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$109K - $175K *

Optimize mainframe database operations by managing DB2 subsystems, ensuring high availability, and automating processes. Collaborate across teams to enhance infrastructure stability and accelerate pro...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$109K - $175K *

Elevate enterprise systems by leveraging your expertise in DB2 z/OS systems programming and database administration. Collaborate across teams to enhance mainframe operations, ensuring high availabilit...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$109K - $175K *

Drive modernization and automation of DB2 subsystems, ensuring high availability and optimal performance across R&D environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance database operations...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$109K - $175K *

Drive your career with a senior role in DB2 systems programming and administration, enhancing mainframe database operations and collaborating across teams to ensure high availability and optimal perfo...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $90K *

Join the charge in optimizing enterprise systems by managing complex infrastructures, supporting project teams, and driving innovation in healthcare technology. Collaborate effectively to ensure seaml...

Vaughan, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$134K - $241K *

Take ownership of system management for high-visibility Navy programs, ensuring security compliance and availability. Leverage extensive experience to troubleshoot issues, manage user accounts, and im...

2 weeks ago

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

$134K - $241K *

Join us to support high-visibility Navy programs as a Senior Systems Administrator. Leverage your expertise in managing IT environments, ensuring security compliance, and troubleshooting to enhance sy...

2 weeks ago

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

$134K - $241K *

Take ownership of critical Navy software systems, ensuring optimal performance and security compliance. Leverage your extensive experience to manage IT environments, troubleshoot issues, and support a...

2 weeks ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Oversee the administration and support of enterprise platforms, ensuring secure performance, reliability, and user satisfaction across Microsoft 365, Azure, and Power Platform. Drive operational excel...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$97K - $146K *

Optimize community living by leading maintenance operations, ensuring exceptional service and operational excellence across multiple properties while managing teams and budgets effectively...

6 days ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in developing and maintaining IT architecture for networks, ensuring optimal performance and scalability. Collaborate with experts to document architecture patterns and standardize app...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$195K - $220K *

Lead the charge in securing and optimizing AWS infrastructure, driving FedRAMP compliance, and integrating security into engineering workflows. Collaborate with teams to ensure security is a default...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Manage a dynamic enterprise environment, ensuring system uptime and performance. Collaborate with teams to support hardware and software, troubleshoot issues, and implement upgrades while fostering a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$95K - $115K *

Engage in critical systems administration to enhance application capabilities, support intelligence operations, and ensure seamless IT service delivery across diverse platforms and environments, contr...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Manage and optimize Linux and Windows systems, ensuring compliance and user support. Drive automation and infrastructure management using modern tools while collaborating with teams to enhance perform...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Pioneer robust infrastructure solutions for scalable, secure financial products. Engage in CI/CD, automation, and security best practices while collaborating with teams to ensure reliable, high-perfor...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $140K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing SharePoint environments for a large public utility. You'll design, implement, and manage document structures while ensuring compliance and accessibility, col...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of enterprise Linux environments by enhancing automation, managing infrastructure, and developing CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure, reliable...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$87K - $113K *

Lead the design and implementation of technology solutions, optimizing workflows and translating business needs into actionable requirements. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational efficiency a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$140K - $170K *

Champion the administration and optimization of Siemens Teamcenter PLM systems, ensuring seamless integration and support for engineering teams. Drive system enhancements, troubleshoot complex issues...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $118K *

Join a team that's redefining spatial data management by leading global governance, enhancing data integrity, and driving strategic workplace initiatives. Collaborate with diverse teams to translate c...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$108K - $130K *

Lead the design and implementation of scalable architecture solutions that support complex projects. Ensure quality and compliance through architecture standards while collaborating with project teams...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Optimize data pipelines and storage systems to ensure seamless, secure data flow across SaaS products. Collaborate with teams to design and maintain high-performance databases, enhancing reporting cap...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing identity and access management. Oversee cloud-based applications, streamline onboarding/offboarding, and automate workflows while collaborating with cross-fun...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a senior storage administrator do?question toggle

    A senior storage administrator manages and improves enterprise data storage systems. Typical responsibilities include configuring storage platforms, monitoring capacity and performance, troubleshooting issues, supporting backups and disaster recovery, and coordinating infrastructure projects.

  • What skills are commonly required for senior storage administrator jobs?question toggle

    Employers commonly seek experience with enterprise storage arrays, SAN and NAS, storage networking, virtualization, backup and recovery, and performance management. Scripting, cloud storage, automation, and strong communication skills may also be valuable.

  • Do senior storage administrators need cloud experience?question toggle

    Requirements vary by employer, but many organizations value experience with cloud storage and hybrid environments alongside traditional data-center infrastructure. Check each job listing for the specific platforms and skills required.

  • How much do senior storage administrator jobs pay?question toggle

    Compensation depends on factors such as location, industry, experience, and role scope. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; review individual listings for salary details.

  • Where can I find senior storage administrator jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse senior storage administrator listings on Ladders to find vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more and review each role’s responsibilities, qualifications, and compensation information.