DB Security Specialist (DBA / Database Engineer SME)

About the CompanyWe are seeking an experienced DB Security Specialist / Database Engineer SME to support enterprise cyber security and database security initiatives across critical platforms. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in securing, administering, monitoring, and optimizing enterprise databases while ensuring compliance with organizational security standards and regulatory requirements.About the RoleThis role requires hands-on experience in database administration, access governance, vulnerability management, encryption, auditing, performance optimization, and security governance within large-scale enterprise environments.ResponsibilitiesManage and secure enterprise database environments across production and non-production systemsImplement database security controls, hardening standards, and access governance policiesMonitor database environments for vulnerabilities, threats, and unauthorized accessPerform database patching, upgrades, vulnerability remediation, and compliance activitiesConfigure and manage encryption, masking, auditing, and privileged access controlsSupport incident response activities related to database security eventsCollaborate with Cyber Security, Infrastructure, IAM, and Application teams on remediation initiativesPerform performance tuning, backup/recovery, disaster recovery, and high-availability activitiesEnsure compliance with enterprise security standards, SOX, PCI-DSS, GDPR, and internal audit controlsCreate and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, security standards, and operational runbooks QualificationsStrong hands-on experience with:Oracle DBAMS SQL ServerPostgreSQLMySQL / MariaDBMongoDB (preferred)Experience managing enterprise-scale database environments is required.Required SkillsDatabase hardening and security best practicesDatabase Activity Monitoring (DAM)Transparent Data Encryption (TDE)Data masking and tokenizationRole-Based Access Control (RBAC)Privileged Access Management (PAM)Audit logging and compliance monitoringVulnerability assessment and remediationCyber Security & ComplianceKnowledge and experience with:CIS BenchmarksNIST FrameworkSOX CompliancePCI-DSSGDPREnterprise cyber security governance frameworksExperience handling security incidents and audit findings is highly preferred.Cloud & InfrastructureExperience with cloud database platforms and infrastructure security, including:AWS RDSAzure SQLIBM GuardiumImperva DAMCyberArkHashiCorp VaultSIEM integrations (Splunk / QRadar)Additional exposure to:DevSecOps and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)Kubernetes and containerized database securityBanking / Financial Services domain environmentsPreferred CertificationsCISSPCEHSecurity+Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) Ideal Candidate ProfileStrong blend of Database Administration and Cyber Security expertiseHands-on production support experience in enterprise environmentsAbility to work cross-functionally with Infrastructure, Security, Audit, and Engineering teamsStrong troubleshooting and incident management capabilitiesExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills Pay range and compensation packageOpen to C2C/W2Multiple locations: NC / AZ / TX / NJDomain: Cyber Security | Enterprise Data ProtectionExperience: 10+Equal Opportunity Statement[Include a statement on commitment to diversity and inclusivity.]