Organizations across the USA are actively seeking a senior database administrator to keep critical systems secure, fast, and reliable. With 500+ open positions available, this remote role offers a chance to work with modern data infrastructure while enjoying flexibility and autonomy. Demand for skilled database professionals continues to grow as companies prioritize data integrity and performance.
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in database architecture, performance tuning, backup and recovery strategies, and security best practices. Strong proficiency in SQL, experience with platforms like Oracle, SQL Server, or PostgreSQL, and familiarity with cloud database services such as AWS RDS or Azure SQL are highly valued. Employers looking to hire a senior database administrator often prioritize problem-solving skills, automation experience, and the ability to mentor junior team members while ensuring system uptime and data reliability.
Remote work has become the standard for senior-level database roles, allowing professionals to collaborate with distributed teams while managing infrastructure from anywhere in the country. Companies across various industries in the USA are expanding their remote hiring efforts, reflecting a strong market for experienced database specialists. This shift supports better work-life balance while maintaining the technical rigor required for enterprise-level data management.
If you're ready to advance your career, explore current database administrator vacancies and senior database administrator positions available through Global Work AI. Take the next step toward a rewarding remote opportunity where your skills directly impact business success. Discover roles that match your expertise and ambitions today.
Forged Fiber 37
Administer NetSuite configuration, roles, permissions, and workflows. Manage user access and security controls, maintain master data standards, and provide user support. Develop reports, dashboards, and operational documentation while coordinating platform changes and monitoring system health.
remote, United States$108k – $162k/yrFull TimeSenior (5+ years)
Govcio LLC
Manage and optimize Oracle database environments for the ICAM program, including installation, configuration, and administration. Perform backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning using Oracle RMAN.
remote, United States$130k – $150k/yrFull TimeSenior (5+ years)
Nationwide IT Services
Design, create, maintain, and administer computerized databases in a client/server environment. Conduct database quality control and audits, advise users on database access, and support systems design.
remote, Fairfax, VA, United States$100k – $175k/yrFull TimeSenior (5+ years)
eMoney Advisor
Lead DBA team initiatives for enhancing and ensuring availability of the Production SQL environment. Oversee daily maintenance and provide after-hours support, offering technical mentorship to peers. Analyze and resolve issues in real-time, ensuring optimal query performance and server health.
remote (anywhere)$138k – $170k/yrFull TimeLead / Manager
Jobgether
Manage and maintain client databases and CRM systems, ensuring data accuracy and reliability. Use advanced Microsoft Excel features to manipulate and analyze large datasets. Create and deliver reports for internal teams and clients, and identify data anomalies.
remote, United StatesPart TimeJunior (<2 years)
KBR
Administer and optimize Oracle Server databases across on-premises and cloud environments. Manage database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot issues and improve system performance.
remote, United StatesFull TimeSenior (5+ years)
Nextens
Design, administer, and optimize MySQL database platforms, ensuring secure and highly available architectures. Engineer replication, backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions. Develop automation for database provisioning, deployments, and monitoring.
remote, United States$72k – $143k/yrFull TimeSenior (5+ years)
RELX
Design, administer, and optimize MySQL database platforms, ensuring secure and highly available architectures. Engineer replication, backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions. Develop automation for database provisioning, deployments, and monitoring.
remote, CO, United States$72k – $143k/yrFull TimeSenior (5+ years)
Peraton
Support, maintain, and enhance DB2 database environments across various applications. Perform database administration tasks including installation, configuration, upgrades, and troubleshooting within AIX and UNIX.
remote, United States$104k – $166k/yrFull TimeSenior (5+ years)
General Dynamics Information Technology
Work within an Agile environment to develop operating standards and best practices for database management. Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and define business and technical requirements. Analyze large datasets to guide business decisions and develop data visualizations.
remote, WY, United States$108k – $138k/yrFull TimeSenior (5+ years)
MongoDB
Design, implement, and optimize integrations connecting the MongoDB query engine with ecosystem products. Enhance and scale the Change Streams product for real-time event tracking. Build advanced diagnostics and logging systems for operational insights.
remote, United States$126k – $248k/yrFull TimeSenior (5+ years)Jobgether
Lead and manage the Database Administration team, overseeing AWS RDS and EC2 database environments. Establish and enforce database policies and best practices, ensuring high availability and security.
remote, United States$150k – $175k/yrFull TimeLead / ManagerGenius Business Solutions
Lead performance analysis and optimization of TriZetto Facets batch processing and SQL Server workloads. Analyze and optimize batch jobs, SQL queries, and stored procedures. Diagnose SQL Server performance issues and recommend improvements to batch sequencing and workload distribution.
remote, United StatesFull TimeSenior (5+ years)
SitusAMC
Lead and manage the Database Administration team, ensuring the availability, performance, and security of AWS RDS and EC2 databases. Oversee database design, implementation, and maintenance while developing policies and standards.
remote, United States$150k – $175k/yrFull TimeLead / ManagerJobgether
Administer and optimize Oracle databases for enterprise applications, ensuring security and performance. Plan and execute database deployments and migrations across on-premises and cloud environments.
remote, United States$131k – $141k/yrFull TimeSenior (5+ years)
Partnerize
Manage daily database operations, including backups, performance tuning, and resolving slow queries. Design and maintain Linux servers for database infrastructure. Plan and deliver technical projects like database upgrades, ensuring clear communication with stakeholders.
remote, United StatesFull TimeLead / Manager
Chimes
Administer, secure, monitor, and optimize production databases. Manage database users and access levels, test changes, troubleshoot errors, and implement corrections. Design and maintain database descriptions and models, monitor performance, and recommend changes.
remote, United States$64k – $115k/yrFull TimeMiddle (2-4 years)
ITility, LLC
Design, create, and maintain databases for DLA HR applications. Project long-range database requirements and conduct quality control and auditing. Serve as the technical authority for database infrastructure, ensuring data accuracy and security.
remote, United StatesFull TimeSenior (5+ years)Newhouse Project Consulting
Administer and support Oracle databases for enterprise applications, manage database availability and replication using Oracle RAC and Data Guard, and perform backups and disaster recovery using Dell/EMC AppSync and CommVault.
remote, Norwalk, CA, United StatesFull TimeSenior (5+ years)
Penn Interactive
Evaluate and improve database architectures for performance and availability. Respond to database outages and triage issues. Manage database replication and ensure resilience. Design and implement database solutions using Terraform and GitOps for AWS and GCP environments.
remote, United States$150k – $190k/yrFull TimeSenior (5+ years)
Ardurra
Provide technical ownership and administration of the Deltek Vantagepoint SQL database environment. Optimize performance, troubleshoot complex data issues, and support integrations and upgrades.
remote, United StatesFull TimeSenior (5+ years)
ROI Solutions
Lead the strategy and evolution of Oracle database environments, setting architecture standards and guiding technical decisions. Own the roadmap for capacity and modernization, while providing senior technical ownership for production environments.
remote, DC, United StatesFull TimeSenior (5+ years)
Datavail
Serve as the primary DBA for clients, proactively identifying performance and security risks. Lead architecture design, disaster recovery planning, and capacity forecasting. Own the database service lifecycle, including backup strategy and proactive tuning.
remote, United StatesFull TimeSenior (5+ years)
State of Michigan
Design, develop, test, and implement database systems for Agency Services DHHS. Provide technical support to team members and evaluate new database solutions and technologies.
remote, MI, United States$69k – $100k/yrFull TimeSenior (5+ years)
Computer World Services
Monitor and support database and application availability, performance, and recoverability. Diagnose outages, connection failures, and certificate issues across various components.
remote, IL, United States$150k – $180k/yrFull TimeSenior (5+ years)
DecisionPoint | Cortek
Administer Microsoft SQL Server environments, performing daily monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Execute scheduled maintenance, database patching, backups, and recovery testing.
remote, IL, United StatesFull TimeSenior (5+ years)
MajorKey Tech
Administer and maintain Oracle databases and other relational database platforms. Perform backup and recovery, system patching, and performance tuning. Monitor and troubleshoot database performance and operational issues.
remote, United StatesFull TimeMiddle (2-4 years)
Parexel
Design, configure, test, deploy, and maintain eCOA solutions for clinical trials. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and data accuracy. Conduct technical quality control and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
remote, United States$110k – $140k/yrFull TimeSenior (5+ years)DecisionPoint | Cortek
Monitor and support database and application availability, performance, and recoverability. Diagnose outages, connection failures, and service disruptions across various components.
remote, IL, United StatesFull TimeSenior (5+ years)
Shopify
Develop and operate the database management control plane for Shopify's global database. Write code, debug distributed systems failures, and improve reliability.
remote, United StatesFull TimeSenior (5+ years)Sum Theory
Design and implement a high-performance data warehouse using Snowflake and AWS. Architect infrastructure automation pipelines with Terraform and CloudFormation. Create complex data models and develop ETL/ELT pipelines.
remote, TX, United States$161k – $171k/yrFull TimeSenior (5+ years)
HHAeXchange
Administer enterprise-wide database environments, focusing on high-availability systems and disaster recovery strategies. Manage data replication and retention, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
remote, United States$125k – $140k/yrFull TimeSenior (5+ years)
Foley
Own database reliability, performance, and availability. Lead administration, monitoring, tuning, and optimization of Microsoft SQL Server and Amazon Redshift environments. Design and maintain high availability, backup, and disaster recovery strategies.
remote, AZ, United StatesFull TimeSenior (5+ years)
Cambium Learning Group
Provide database support and strategy, including production support, upgrades, performance tuning, and disaster recovery. Manage replication configuration, SQL query optimization, and backup processes. Collaborate with engineering teams to enforce database standards and monitor system performance.
remote, United StatesFull TimeSenior (5+ years)
Falcon IT and Staffing Solutions
Install, configure, secure, monitor, optimize, and maintain Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server databases. Conduct performance assessments, implement improvements, and develop backup and recovery strategies.
remote, United States$75k – $105k/yrFull TimeSenior (5+ years)
iShare Inc
Manage SQL Server databases, ensuring performance tuning, monitoring, backup/recovery, and replication. Lead cloud migration and database modernization initiatives while implementing high availability and disaster recovery solutions.
remote, WA, United StatesFull TimeSenior (5+ years)DecisionPoint | Cortek
Lead database operations and administration in IL5 environments, ensuring schema governance and performance optimization. Oversee backup, recovery, replication, and failover strategies while coordinating with DevSecOps teams for database integration.
remote, United StatesFull TimeSenior (5+ years)DecisionPoint | Cortek
Install, configure, and maintain Oracle, SQL Server, and MySQL databases. Monitor and tune database performance, implement backup and recovery solutions, and apply security updates. Collaborate with development and hosting teams to ensure secure database services and provide technical documentation.
remote, United StatesFull TimeJunior (<2 years)
Cardinal Technology Systems, Corp.
Administer computerized databases, including design, creation, and maintenance in a client/server environment. Conduct quality control and auditing of databases, ensuring accurate data use.
remote, United StatesFull TimeSenior (5+ years)
Conduent
Manage Oracle database systems, ensuring availability, performance, and security. Administer databases across various operating systems, install and configure Oracle Server RAC, upgrade databases, and create backup strategies.
remote, United States$85k – $111k/yrFull TimeSenior (5+ years)10,000,000+ more jobs available!
