Sr. Database Administrator at Kelaca
Raleigh, NC
—
Jul 14, 2026
Raleigh, NC
Jul 21, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A contract database administration role focused on a time-sensitive security program to implement encryption-in-transit across Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, and PostgreSQL environments. Day-to-day work involves assessing existing database configurations, designing and deploying secure connectivity changes, managing SSL/TLS certificates, and coordinating cutover and production deployments with application, infrastructure, and support teams. Suited to a senior DBA with hands-on encryption-in-transit experience in complex enterprise settings.
Senior level · Raleigh-Cary, NC · Contract
Posted 3 times — it's one opening, so apply once.
We read this from the posting text with AI. Skim the description below before ruling yourself out.
How this req sits in the market our data
Roughly 15 people in the Raleigh-Cary, NC area plausibly meet what this posting asks for (database administrators). range 6–20
Applicant volume Moderate — A normal amount of company. The rare requirements below are what will separate a shortlisted application from the rest.
Most people in this occupation already list these. Still required — just not what gets you shortlisted.
What the occupation pays Median $125,654 (middle half $100,237–$145,603).
Estimated from BLS employment for this occupation and area, per-skill prevalence across our listing corpus, and published wage benchmarks — as of Jul 28, 2026. It is a model, not a headcount.
Why we read it this way (7)
The posting lists Oracle, SQL Server, and PostgreSQL together as the core required platforms — all three appear in the primary 'Knowledge & tools' section with senior-level administration expected across each. The closing paragraph softens this slightly ('Oracle, SQL Server or PostgreSQL'), but the body of the JD treats all three as in-scope for the engagement, so all three are treated as hard gates.
DB2 is explicitly called out as 'helpful additional exposure' and 'a plus' — clearly preferred, not required.
Encryption-in-transit and SSL/TLS (including certificate management, secure ports, and connectivity validation) are central to the program's purpose and are stated as required hands-on experience throughout the posting.
No compensation figures are provided.
The posting states 'Resident work authorization required,' meaning candidates must already be authorized to work in the US — no sponsorship implied.
This role sits at the boundary of 15-1242 (Database Administrators) and 15-1212 (Information Security Analysts) given its security-program focus; however, the day-to-day work is primarily database administration with a security specialization, so 15-1242 is the primary classification.
Posting is for a contract engagement — the market benchmarks below price full-time roles, so read the comp comparison with that in mind.
Read the full posting
The employer publishes the full description on their own site — read it there ↗. Or sign in to read it here — it's free, and it also lets you track this application.