Database Security Engineer | Guardium, Python Automation, Database Activity Monitoring

About the role

Our client is seeking an experienced engineer to support their Database Activity Monitoring (DAM) program, with a strong focus on IBM Guardium. This role will be responsible for engineering solutions across database security, automation, certifications, patching, upgrades, provisioning, and reporting. Location: Plano, TX; Charlotte, NC; Jersey City, NJ.

Responsibilities

• Support the Guardium product within a Database Activity Monitoring workstream by managing design, software certifications, and process automation across database security areas such as activity monitoring, access management, and encryption.
• Engineer solutions for provisioning, patching, and version upgrades, ensuring reliable delivery of database security capabilities.
• Build and enhance reporting workflows that translate security and activity monitoring data into actionable visibility.
• Automate operational processes using Python and scripting to improve consistency, reduce manual effort, and strengthen security operations.
• Collaborate with teams using tools such as JIRA and Horizon to track work, coordinate changes, and support continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience with Python, Unix/KSH shell scripting, and PowerShell.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle or MSSQL or other RDBMS platforms.
• Hands-on experience with product certifications and process automation related to database security and monitoring.
• Experience with emerging databases such as CockroachDB, Cassandra, and Postgres.
• Experience with cloud-based databases (AWS or Azure) and familiarity with GitHub Cop