Senior Database Security Engineer (Cloud Database Activity Monitoring & Automation)

The Senior Database Security Engineer will design, build, and automate cloud database activity monitoring and security workflows across AWS and Azure. This onsite role in Chandler, AZ focuses on implementing security controls, integrating monitoring automation tooling, and working in an agile delivery environment.

Location

• Chandler, AZ (onsite)

Pay

• USD 85–90 per hour

Experience

• 10+ years of experience

Responsibilities

• Support approved locations: NJ2-101-08-35 and TX2-981-03-31, with a focus on automation for a cloud database activity monitoring solution (AWS, AZURE).
• Design, build, and automate monitoring and security workflows for cloud databases including AWS RDS, Postgres, and Microsoft MSSQL.
• Implement and validate database security controls such as native audit logging, encryption in-transit and encryption at-rest, entitlements, and password vaulting.
• Develop and maintain integrations and tooling using Python, shell scripting, Linux, and REST APIs to improve visibility and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate in an agile environment using scrum practices and tools such as Jira, Horizon, and CI/CD pipelines.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience as a SQL Server Engineer or other database developer, with deep expertise in Python, shell scripting, Linux, REST APIs, AWS RDS, Postgres, and MSSQL.
• Strong knowledge of database security concepts including native audit logging, encryption in-transit and encryption at-rest, entitlements, and password vaulting.
• Experience with database activity monitoring tools such as Guardium or similar solutions.
• Hands-on familiarity with PowerShell and Ansible, including the ability to automate security and monitoring tasks end-to-end.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively while remaining proactive and solution-oriented.

Technology Stack

• Python, Shell scripting, Linux, REST APIs
• AWS, AZURE, AWS RDS, Postgres, MSSQL
• Native audit logging, encryption in-transit, encryption at-rest, entitlements, password vaulting
• Guardium, PowerShell, Ansible
• Jira, Horizon, CI/CD pipelines, scrum practices

Benefits

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay