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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$100K - $130K *

Champion the stability and performance of our database platform, managing deployments, maintenance, and functionality enhancements, while mentoring junior DBAs and providing expertise across teams to...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$99K - $124K *

Take ownership of performance tuning and optimization initiatives for Oracle databases, collaborating across teams to enhance architecture and improve query efficiencies, driving a modernized data str...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Optimize, maintain, and enhance data environments by leveraging expertise in CloudSQL/PostgreSQL and MongoDB, ensuring reliability, performance, and security in a dynamic, remote setting while collabo...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $170K *

Drive database excellence by providing expert technical guidance, optimizing performance, and mentoring junior admins. Ensure high availability and reliability of application databases while implement...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$132K - $165K *

Join a team that's transforming the way data powers innovation. As a key member, you'll optimize and manage SQL Server and document databases, ensuring performance, security, and collaboration with so...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Drive the future of database management for complex national systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure performance, support scalability, execute disaster recovery strategies, and maintain documentatio...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $166K *

Advance database management and architecture for mission-critical platforms. Ensure high availability, security compliance, and optimal performance while leading incident responses and implementing ro...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $206K *

Advance your career by leading a team of database administrators, enhancing database performance, managing backups, and ensuring system integrity for large federal agencies...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Tackle enterprise application ecosystems management by optimizing Oracle and NetSuite operations. Leverage expertise in database administration and real-time data integration to enhance system perform...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Transform database management by ensuring high performance, reliability, and automation. Collaborate with infrastructure teams while overseeing daily DBA operations for both production and development...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $157K *

Build a robust AWS database strategy by leading the migration from SQL Server on EC2 to RDS. Upskill a dedicated team, optimize costs, and ensure compliance for critical healthcare applications servin...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$131K - $174K *

Transform your career by leading the Oracle R12 DBA team to ensure optimal application performance, compliance, and support. Drive technology initiatives aligned with business goals while fostering te...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead the transformation of critical data operations by architecting a reliable, scalable data infrastructure using MongoDB Atlas and cloud-native platforms. Drive modernization efforts, ensuring conti...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$119K - $191K *

Transform data solutions as you strategize and implement advanced database architectures. Lead teams to optimize performance, ensure security, and drive efficiency while mentoring junior members in a...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$123K - $164K *

Lead the charge in database management by overseeing SQL Server systems, ensuring optimal performance, compliance, and data integrity while collaborating with stakeholders to deliver effective technic...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$77K - $96K *

Take ownership of database health and performance as a Junior DBA, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance skills in cloud-based infrastructure and production support. Engage in continuou...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Tackle complex network challenges by designing, implementing, and automating advanced infrastructure solutions while collaborating with IT teams to optimize performance and security for business succe...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Elevate our infrastructure as a Senior Systems Administrator by supporting cloud transitions and optimizing both on-premises and cloud-based systems for enhanced security, performance, and stability i...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Lead a team in data modernization, developing strategies to enhance data integration and governance while improving quality and timeliness in public health data management efforts. Drive innovation an...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $122K *

Join our team to support mission-critical PostgreSQL database operations, optimize performance, and ensure data integrity across enterprise environments. Your expertise in ETL and Oracle administratio...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$204K - $265K *

Contribute to cutting-edge data management solutions as a Senior Systems Engineer, providing pre-sales support and crafting innovative strategies to meet sophisticated customer needs in a dynamic envi...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $195K *

Explore new challenges as you support large-scale infrastructure deployment, validation, and operational reliability, collaborating closely with senior engineers to ensure optimal performance and syst...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $140K *

Manage complex technical escalations for VMstore products, providing expert resolution and preventing issues in high-pressure environments, while advocating for customer needs to engineering and ensur...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Lead targeted account-based marketing efforts to drive pipeline growth and engagement. Collaborate with Sales and marketing teams to execute multi-channel campaigns focused on strategic enterprise acc...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Transform the reliability and performance of production systems by implementing best-in-class SRE practices. Drive incident management, enhance observability with DataDog, and optimize cloud costs whi...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.