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Unisity, LLC

$240K - $250K/yr

Description: A Database Administrator is needed to support a large, complex, fast-paced ... Perform system updates and Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert (IAVA) patching.

idexcel

DBA

Seattle, WA

Seattle, WA Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Engineering, Computer Science from an accredited university Extensive experience as a Database Administrator with Oracle or other enterprise ...

Prodigy One, LLC

Prodigy One, LLC. is a systems and software engineering services firm providing more than 45 years ... The Database Administrator supports a large, complex, and fast-paced operational program, ensuring ...

blueStone

Database Administrator

Barrington, IL · On-site

Primary Purpose The Database Administrator designs, administers and maintains enterprise database systems, including Oracle, SQL Server, DB2, MySQL and/or Progress. Works with development and ...

Avtal

Database Administrator (DBA)

Austin, TX · On-site

Database Administrator (DBA) Austin, TX About Avtal Avtal helps collection agencies connect with ... Collaborate with backend and ML teams on data model evolution and system performance. * Build and ...

TriOptus LLC

Oracle DBA

Plano, TX · On-site

$48.50 - $66/hr

Contract Duration: 6 Months * 10 - 15 years hands on experience with Oracle 11, 12 and 19c and/or Exadata as an Oracle Applications/Systems DBA in a Linux environment. * Moderate PL/SQL Development ...

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How much do system database administrator jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for system database administrator in the United States is $49.16, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38.46 and $59.13 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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The salary for a Database Administrator (DBA) varies based on experience, location, and industry, but typically ranges from $70,000 to $120,000 annually in many regions. Senior DBAs with specialized skills in SQL, Oracle, or cloud platforms can earn higher compensation, especially with certifications and extensive experience.

What is the difference between System Database Administrator vs Database Developer?

AspectSystem Database AdministratorDatabase Developer
Primary RoleMaintains, manages, and ensures the performance and security of databasesDesigns, develops, and implements database applications and queries
Required SkillsDatabase management, troubleshooting, security protocolsSQL programming, database design, application development
Work EnvironmentIT departments, data centers, enterprise environmentsDevelopment teams, software companies, project-based settings
CertificationsOracle Certified Professional, Microsoft Certified: Azure Database AdministratorMicrosoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate, Oracle PL/SQL Developer Certified

While both roles work with databases, the System Database Administrator focuses on maintaining and securing existing databases, ensuring optimal performance. In contrast, the Database Developer designs and builds new database solutions and applications. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job focus within the database field.

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Infographic showing various System Database Administrator job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 14% As Needed, 72% Full Time, and 14% Part Time. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $102,260 per year, or $49.2 per hour.
Mainframe Database Administrator (DBA)

Mainframe Database Administrator (DBA)

West Advanced Technologies (WATI)

Downey, CA • On-site

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Posted 2 days ago

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Mainframe Database Administrator (DBA)
Downey, CA
12+ months
Position Description:
A Mainframe Systems Programmer/DBA is responsible for leading and/or supporting the most complex database upgrade projects, modification, installation, testing, implementation, maintenance and enhancements of new or existing system software products. This classification must plan, install, configure, test, implement and manage core database products, software products in support of the County's database architecture and business needs. Special organizational or functional industry position titles for Systems Programmer/DBA include, but are not limited to, DB2 Systems Programmer/DBA, IMS Systems Programmer/DBA and ADABAS/NATURAL Systems Programmer/DBA.
Skills Required:
The Mainframe Systems Programmer/DBA for Legacy Systems manages different types of databases, such as hierarchical (IMS), relational (DB2), and file-based (ADABAS), and is responsible for planning and upgrading the database environments on a County-established basis; verifying the health of all the databases; database administration technical consulting for application and operations teams for the purpose of project planning/development; maintenance on production database systems; performance of technical reviews for existing systems that utilize one of the following database management systems (DBMS): ADABAS, DB2 or IMS; performance of evaluations for the purposes of selecting new or fine-tuning existing DBMS software; consultation with project development teams to provide recommendations on database design; development of logical and physical database designs; creation of overviews of logical database designs; creation of physical databases; database capacity planning; development and use of backup and recovery procedures for databases; database performance monitoring; database space monitoring; database reorganizations; database replication; database compression and database partitioning. The following technology skill sets are required to perform in this classification. IBM: Z/OS, IMS, DB2, ADABAS, SMP/E, JCL, IMS DB/DC, CICS, ACF2, ASSEMBLER/COBOL/REXX, IBM FILE MANAGER, DELTA/IMS, NATURAL/ SUPERNAT, ENTIREX, CA SPOOL, IMS & DB2 BMC Tools, N20/TRIM.
This classification must have a minimum of seven (7) years of experience as a Systems Programming/ DBA, with at least three (3) years of that experience in a lead role.
This classification requires the possession of a bachelor's degree in an IT-related or engineering field.
Skills Preferred:
Z/OS 2.4,HCD/IODEF , Z13S,Z15,SMP/E, ASSEMBLER, JCL, COBOL,ACF2,SYSPLEX coupling facility,, HMC (Processor Interface), OSA (Networking Interface), ICC (Integrated Console Controller), FICON (Fiber connectivity to peripheral devices),z/OS Open System and Unix Systems Services (USS) on the Mainframe. ,CLIST, REXX,, FICON switch configuration and definition in HCD, Server Time Protocol (STP) configuration.
Z/OS upgrade experience, Mainframe hardware upgrade, HCD & HMC Experience, mainframe storage experience are preferred.
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Naresh Damagalla
West Advanced Technologies, Inc
E: naresh.d@wati.com

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