Database Security Specialist/Remote

Job Description: Database Security Specialist

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Database Security Specialist to manage, monitor, and enhance the security posture of enterprise databases. The role involves implementing database security controls, monitoring vulnerabilities, ensuring compliance, and protecting sensitive organizational data from unauthorized access, breaches, and cyber threats.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain database security policies and standards.
• Monitor database environments for security threats, suspicious activities, and vulnerabilities.
• Perform database user access reviews, privilege management, and role-based access control (RBAC).
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, patch management, and security hardening for databases.
• Implement encryption, masking, tokenization, and backup security mechanisms.
• Support compliance initiatives such as ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, GDPR, HIPAA, or SOC2.
• Work closely with DBAs, infrastructure, cloud, and cybersecurity teams to secure database platforms.
• Investigate security incidents and perform root cause analysis.
• Maintain audit logs and generate security/compliance reports.
• Ensure secure database configurations across on-premises and cloud environments.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, IT, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in database administration or database security.
• Strong knowledge of database platforms such as:
  • Oracle
  • SQL Server
  • MySQL
  • PostgreSQL
  • MongoDB
• Understanding of:
  • Database encryption
  • Identity & Access Management (IAM)
  • Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
  • SIEM monitoring tools
  • Vulnerability management
• Familiarity with cloud database security in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Experience with security auditing and compliance frameworks.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Preferred Certifications

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• Oracle Database Security certifications
• Microsoft Azure Security certifications
• AWS Security Specialty