Systems Engineer - Sr

EPITEC; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

EPITEC seeks a Database Security Engineer to manage Imperva DAM/SecureSphere in a hybrid setup, local to Richmond, VA. The role involves administering the platform, monitoring MSSQL, Oracle, DB2, and Teradata, and driving security improvements.

You will collaborate with DBAs and security teams, automate workflows, and help optimize monitoring baselines. This one-year contract emphasizes on-site days Tue-Thu and close vendor engagement.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience administering Imperva DAM / SecureSphere.
• Experience with MSSQL, Oracle, DB2, and Teradata databases.
• Experience with database auditing and security monitoring.
• Strong troubleshooting and incident management skills.
• Experience working with software vendors on complex technical issues.
• Automation experience using Python, PowerShell, Bash, or REST APIs.
• Knowledge of database security governance and threat monitoring.

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.

Skills

Imperva DAM

Database Administration

Auditing & Security Monitoring

Troubleshooting & Incident Mgmt

Vendor Collaboration

Automation Scripting

Database Security Principles

Job description

Database Security Engineer (Imperva DAM)

Contract Type: Contract- One Year

Location: Hybrid, MUST BE LOCAL TO RICHMOND, VA (Typical office days Tuesday- Thursday)

Pay Rate: 65-67 hr

Overview- Imperva Database Engineer

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.

Key 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.

Required Qualifications

• Hands-on experience administering Imperva DAM / SecureSphere.
• Strong database administration knowledge across:
  • Microsoft SQL Server
  • Oracle
  • IBM DB2
  • 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.

Preferred 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.

Key Success Factors

• 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.