Lead Database Engineer — Delphix, Data Masking & Security

First Citizens Bank; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

First Citizens Bank seeks a senior expert to lead data masking and virtualization efforts across development, testing, and production environments. You will architect masking solutions, manage Delphix deployments, and integrate controls into CI/CD pipelines to ensure secure, compliant data handling.

The role collaborates with application, infrastructure, security, and compliance teams, mentoring engineers and guiding risk-based decisions while staying current on industry best practices.

Qualifications

• Experience implementing data masking in nonproduction and production environments.
• Deep knowledge of masking algorithms, rulesets, and policies for regulated data.
• Hands-on with Delphix masking and virtualization.
• Strong understanding of TLS, encryption, and PKI practices.
• Experience integrating security controls into CI/CD and DevOps pipelines.
• Familiar with PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, and related compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement data masking and virtualization solutions for development and testing.
• Lead design of masking rulesets and policies for sensitive data.
• Configure Delphix across Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and other platforms.
• Integrate masking into CI/CD pipelines to support secure development workflows.
• Perform risk assessments of nonproduction environments and drive remediation.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with application, infrastructure, and security teams.
• Support audits with evidence of controls and best practices.

Skills

TLS & encryption

Delphix masking

Relational databases

Dynamic data masking

Cloud (Azure/AWS)

CI/CD & DevOps pipelines

Scripting (Python/PowerShell/SQL)

Regulatory compliance (PCI DSS/HIPAA/G

ServiceNow & Jira

Mentorship / leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Database Technologies

High School Diploma or GED with 12 years of experience in Database Technologies

Tools

Delphix

Azure

AWS

ServiceNow

Jira

Job description

First Citizens Bank seeks a senior expert to lead data masking and virtualization efforts across development, testing, and production environments. You will architect masking solutions, manage Delphix deployments, and integrate controls into CI/CD pipelines to ensure secure, compliant data handling.

The role collaborates with application, infrastructure, security, and compliance teams, mentoring engineers and guiding risk-based decisions while staying current on industry best practices.