Database Security Engineer: DAM Specialist (12-Month Contract)

Strategic Staffing Solutions; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Staffing Solutions in Richmond, VA is seeking a Database Security Engineer to manage Imperva DAM, ensuring full monitoring coverage across MSSQL, DB2, Oracle, and Teradata. The role emphasizes automation, health checks, and collaboration with DBAs and cybersecurity teams.

The contractor will be responsible for troubleshooting, policy alignment, and upgrades, with a focus on reducing outages and maintaining security baselines in a complex enterprise environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience administering Imperva DAM/SecureSphere.
• Strong DB knowledge with MSSQL, DB2, Oracle, and Teradata.
• Experience monitoring and maintaining enterprise security platforms.
• Scripting experience using Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
• Experience working with vendors on escalations, upgrades, and bug fixes.
• Experience in change-controlled enterprise environments.
• Strong cybersecurity mindset and policy governance.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coordinate with offshore resources and multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage, optimize, and expand Imperva DAM across databases.
• Ensure 100% DAM monitoring coverage and health of the environment.
• Automate routine operational tasks and health checks.
• Serve as primary technical contact for Imperva escalations and vendor issues.
• Collaborate with DBAs to reconcile inventories and monitor gaps.
• Monitor MSSQL, DB2, Oracle, and Teradata environments.
• Follow change management processes before implementing changes.
• Partner with cybersecurity, data protection, and infrastructure teams to maintain security monitoring.
• Participate in knowledge transfer and assume increasing ownership of the DAM environment.

Skills

Imperva DAM

MSSQL

DB2

Oracle

Teradata

Python

PowerShell

Bash

REST APIs

Change Management

Tools

Imperva SecureSphere

Job description

Strategic Staffing Solutions in Richmond, VA is seeking a Database Security Engineer to manage Imperva DAM, ensuring full monitoring coverage across MSSQL, DB2, Oracle, and Teradata. The role emphasizes automation, health checks, and collaboration with DBAs and cybersecurity teams.

The contractor will be responsible for troubleshooting, policy alignment, and upgrades, with a focus on reducing outages and maintaining security baselines in a complex enterprise environment.