Systems Engineer - Sr

About the role

Our client is seeking an experienced Database Security Engineer with deep expertise in Imperva Database Activity Monitoring (SecureSphere) and enterprise database environments. This individual will be responsible for managing, optimizing, and expanding our Imperva DAM platform to ensure comprehensive monitoring coverage, operational stability, and alignment with enterprise security standards. The successful candidate will possess a strong database administration background, hands-on security monitoring experience, and the ability to automate operational processes across a complex enterprise environment.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support the Imperva DAM (SecureSphere) platform.
• Troubleshoot system issues and coordinate with vendor support for escalations.
• Ensure complete monitoring coverage across MSSQL, Oracle, DB2, and Teradata databases.
• Reconcile database inventories and identify monitoring gaps.
• Monitor platform health and investigate outages, logging failures, and anomalous activity.
• Review and optimize database security policies and monitoring rules.
• Evaluate security baselines and recommend enhancements.
• Automate reporting, monitoring validation, and operational workflows.
• Support platform upgrades, maintenance activities, and ongoing improvements.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience administering Imperva DAM / SecureSphere.
• Strong database administration knowledge across Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, IBM DB2, and Teradata.
• Experience with database auditing and security monitoring.
• Strong troubleshooting and incident management skills.
• Experience working directly with software vendors on complex technical issues.
• Automation experience using Python, PowerShell, Bash, or REST APIs.
• Strong understanding of database security principles, governance, and threat monitoring.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise database environments.
• Familiarity with compliance and regulatory monitoring requirements.
• Experience developing operational dashboards and reporting solutions.
• Background in cybersecurity engineering or security operations.

Skills

• Ability to maintain continuous monitoring coverage across all target databases.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with DBA, infrastructure, and security teams.
• Proactive approach to automation and operational efficiency.

Pay

Pay Rate: $65‑$67 per hour.

Schedule

Hybrid role based in Richmond, VA. Typical office days: Tuesday‑Thursday.