Database Security Automation Engineer

BCforward; Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 193,000; Part time

Job summary

BCforward is seeking a Database Security Automation Engineer / Database Security Developer to join our dynamic team in Jersey City, NJ / Plano, TX. The role focuses on automating database security tasks, collecting entitlements, and certifying security configurations across large RDBMS and NoSQL environments.

The ideal candidate will have strong Python, Unix/KSH shell scripting, and PowerShell experience, plus hands-on work with Oracle or MS SQL Server and security certifications.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Python, Unix/KSH shell scripting, and PowerShell skills.
• Experience with Oracle or Microsoft SQL Server databases.
• Experience conducting software certifications for security controls.
• Proven process automation in database security domains.
• Working knowledge of IAM, activity monitoring, and encryption.

Responsibilities

• Engineer solutions to collect database entitlements and login data across enterprise RDBMS and NoSQL platforms.
• Design and implement process automation for identity and access management, password vaulting, activity monitoring, and encryption controls.
• Develop test cases and certification workflows to validate database security products and configurations.
• Detect and remediate dormancy, revocations, and access drift in alignment with security policies.
• Collaborate in Agile ceremonies and manage work through Jira and Horizon tools.
• Partner with stakeholders to define standards and produce documentation for engineered controls.

Skills

Python

Unix/KSH shell scripting

PowerShell

Oracle

Microsoft SQL Server

RDBMS

Tools

Jira

Horizon

Job description

Job Title: Database Security Automation Engineer / Database Security Developer

Location: Jersey City, NJ / Plano, TX

Duration: Contract - 11 months

Pay Range: $0/hr $0/hr (W2)

Job ID: 409963

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

Job Description

We are seeking a Database Security Automation Engineer / Database Security Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in database security engineering, process automation, and scripting across Python, Unix/KSH, and PowerShell, and a proven ability to design and certify software solutions that collect and analyze database entitlements and logins, address dormancy and revocations, and remediate access drift across large database environments.

Responsibilities

• Engineer solutions to collect database entitlements and login data across enterprise RDBMS and NoSQL platforms.
• Design and implement process automation for identity and access management, password vaulting, activity monitoring, and encryption controls.
• Develop test cases and certification workflows to validate database security products and configurations.
• Detect and remediate dormancy, revocations, and access drift in alignment with security policies.
• Collaborate in Agile ceremonies and manage work through Jira and Horizon tools.
• Partner with stakeholders to define standards and produce documentation for engineered controls.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Hands-on proficiency in Python, Unix/KSH shell scripting, and PowerShell.
• Practical experience with Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, or other RDBMS.
• Experience conducting software or product certifications for security controls.
• Demonstrated process automation in database security domains.
• Working knowledge of database security areas including identity and access management, activity monitoring, and encryption.
• Experience with Jira and Horizon.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with CockroachDB, Cassandra, and PostgreSQL.
• Experience with cloud databases on AWS or Azure.
• Familiarity with GitHub Copilot and prompt engineering.

Work Arrangement & Additional Information

• Hybrid schedule with a minimum of 3 days per week onsite.
• Glider assessment: Candidate ID Verification.
• Hours per day: 8. Labor type: Technical. Maximum submissions per supplier: 4.

Why BCforward?

At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Opportunities for growth with global clients
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people
• Exposure to cutting‑edge technologies and projects

About Our Commitment

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.