Cybersecurity Specialist (Database Activity Monitoring)

Help AG; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist to manage Database Activity Monitoring. The role involves deploying Imperva DAM, designing security policies, and collaborating with client teams to enhance database security. Ideal candidates will have a degree in cybersecurity and at least two years of relevant experience. Join a diverse team that offers significant growth opportunities and a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Health insurance

Career progression opportunities

Employee engagement activities

Learning and development opportunities

Inclusive working environment

Flexible/Hybrid working options

Open door policy

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in Cybersecurity, preferably with DAM solutions.
• Experience in database activity monitoring and policy tuning is essential.
• Ability to set the technical direction of projects.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and configure Imperva DAM agents on various database platforms.
• Design, implement, and tune monitoring policies based on security requirements.
• Monitor database activity to detect unauthorized access and anomalies.
• Generate compliance reports aligned with standards like SOX and GDPR.
• Coordinate with internal teams for effective database security.

Skills

Cybersecurity expertise

Database activity monitoring experience

Policy creation and alert tuning

Database administration

Compliance frameworks (SOX, PCI-DSS, GDPR)

Integration with SIEM solutions (Splunk, QRadar)

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or a related field

Job description

Overview

Help AG is looking for a talented and experienced Cybersecurity Specialist (Database Activity Monitoring). This role will be a dedicated onsite resource embedded within the client’s environment, responsible for managing and optimizing Imperva Database Activity Monitoring (DAM) across multiple database platforms in production. This role includes deploying and tuning agents, configuring and maintaining security policies, integrating DAM alerts with SIEM solutions, and ensuring full alignment with regulatory and compliance standards. Acting as a trusted technical advisor, the specialist will collaborate closely with the client’s internal teams to strengthen database security posture, enhance visibility, and support ongoing audit readiness initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and configure Imperva DAM agents on databases such as Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, etc.
• Design, implement, and tune database monitoring policies and alerts based on audit and security requirements.
• Monitor database activity to detect unauthorized access, policy violations, and anomalies.
• Generate and deliver audit and compliance reports aligned with standards like SOX, PCI-DSS, and GDPR.
• Ensure full compliance with Imperva DAM configurations.
• Integrate DAM alerts with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, QRadar).
• Perform regular health checks, agent upgrades, and system maintenance.
• Troubleshoot issues related to DAM policies, agents, and system performance.
• Coordinate with DBAs, InfoSec, and compliance teams to ensure effective database security.
• Maintain detailed documentation for configurations, rules, incidents, and operational procedures.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in Cybersecurity preferably with DAM solutions.
• Experience in database activity monitoring, policy creation, and alert tuning.
• Experience in Database administration is preferred.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks (SOX, PCI-DSS, GDPR).
• Experience integrating DAM with SIEM solutions like Splunk or QRadar
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to set the technical direction of the project and control it.

Benefits

• Health insurance with one of the leading global providers for medical insurance.
• Career progression and growth through challenging projects and work.
• Employee engagement and wellness campaigns activities throughout the year.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.
• Inclusive and diverse working environment.
• Flexible/Hybrid working environment.
• Open door policy.

About Us

Help AG is the cybersecurity arm of e& enterprise (formerly Etisalat Digital) and provides leading enterprise businesses and governments across the Middle East with strategic consultancy combined with tailored information security services and solutions that address their diverse requirements, enabling them to evolve securely with a competitive edge.

Present in the Middle East since 2004, Help AG was strategically acquired by e& (formerly Etisalat Group) in Feb 2020, hence creating a cybersecurity and digital transformation powerhouse in the region.

Help AG has firmly established itself as the region's trusted IT security advisor by remaining vendor-agnostic, trustworthy, independent, and cybersecurity focused. With best-of-breed technologies from industry-leading vendor partners, expertly qualified service delivery teams and a state-of-the-art consulting practice, Help AG delivers unmatched value to its customers by strengthening their cyber defenses and safeguarding their business.