Senior Level Database Administrator Jobs

Senior level database administrator jobs put experienced professionals in charge of architectural decisions, performance ownership, and the engineering teams and initiatives that depend on reliable data infrastructure. Openings concentrate in Technology & Software, Education, and Manufacturing, with 50% remote or hybrid availability, and employers like Jobot, Mizuho, and Conduent hiring at this level now.

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Open roles12
Top stateOhio
Top employerJobot
Top cityColumbus, OH
Work type50% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Senior Oracle Database Administrator
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Senior Oracle Database Administrator
Conduent
Remote
Data Engineering
Database Administration (DBA)
IT Support
$85k - $111k/yr
Remote (US)
10,000+

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Senior Database Administrator
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Senior Database Administrator
Mizuho
Iselin, New Jersey
Cloud & DevOps
Data Engineering
$112k - $185k/yr
Hybrid
None

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Lead Database Administrator
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Lead Database Administrator
La-Z-Boy
Monroe, Michigan
Business Strategy
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Strategy & Corporate Development
Bachelor's degree in information technology
10,000+

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Senior Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator
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Senior Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator
SMX Services & Consulting, Inc.
Richmond, Virginia
Data Engineering
IT Support & Systems Administration
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Database Administration (DBA)
IT Support
On-Site
None

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Senior Database Administrator
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Senior Database Administrator
Jobot
Winchester, Kentucky
Data Engineering
$110k - $150k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Senior Level Database Administrator Job Market

Who's Hiring

Jobot1 open role
Mizuho1 open role
Conduent1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Education
  • Manufacturing
  • Staffing & Recruiting
  • Banking & Financial Services

Senior Level Database Administrator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level database administrator job?

Employers at this level look for candidates who can demonstrate ownership beyond individual tasks, including designing schema architecture, leading performance tuning initiatives, and mentoring junior staff. Hands-on experience with high-availability environments, disaster recovery planning, and cross-functional stakeholder communication gives candidates a clear edge. Certifications in platforms like Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, or PostgreSQL strengthen your profile for senior roles.

Which companies hire senior level database administrators?

Companies hiring senior level database administrators right now include Jobot, Mizuho, and Conduent, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of large enterprises managing complex data environments, financial institutions, healthcare systems, and technology companies scaling their infrastructure.

Are there remote senior level database administrator jobs?

Yes, remote options are a genuine part of the market at this level. About 50% of senior level database administrator openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how many organizations trust experienced database professionals to manage critical systems without being on-site full time. Filtering by work setting on Migrate Mate makes it easy to find these roles.

What makes a database administrator role senior level?

Senior level database administrator roles are defined by scope and accountability. Where mid-level roles focus on executing defined tasks, senior roles require owning the architecture, setting performance standards, and leading complex migrations or consolidations. Mentoring junior team members, contributing to capacity planning, and advising engineering and product teams on data strategy are core expectations at this stage.

Which industries hire the most senior level database administrators?

Senior Level database administrator roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Education, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to manage large, regulated, or mission-critical data environments that require experienced professionals capable of making architectural decisions with real business consequences.