Manage vendor relationships and coordinate with technical support teams to resolve complex platform issues, upgrades, and bug fixes. Demonstrated ability to automate operational tasks using scripts such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, or REST APIs.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Richmond, VA
Description
This is a 12-month contract position for a Senior Database Security Engineer based in Richmond, Virginia.
Responsibilities
Administer, engineer, and troubleshoot Imperva DAM (SecureSphere) in production environments
Provide hands-on support for database security monitoring, auditing, and threat detection
Manage vendor relationships and coordinate with technical support teams to resolve complex platform issues, upgrades, and bug fixes
Automate operational and security tasks using scripting and APIs
Monitor for policy drift, baseline deviations, and security anomalies across database systems
Qualifications
Required
Direct, hands-on administration, engineering, and troubleshooting experience with Imperva DAM (SecureSphere)
Deep foundational knowledge of database architectures, querying, logging mechanisms, and system catalogs
Experience with at least one of the following enterprise database platforms: Microsoft SQL Server (MS-SQL), IBM DB2, Oracle, or Teradata
Demonstrated ability to automate operational tasks using scripts such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, or REST APIs
Familiarity with database auditing principles, baseline governance, and policy drift resolution
Preferred
Experience with multiple enterprise database platforms
Proven track record working with vendors on technical support for complex platform issues
Knowledge of threat and anomaly detection in database security contexts