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BCforward lists this Senior Database Security Engineer opportunity in chandler, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Title: Senior Database Security Engineer
Location: NJ & TX (Hybrid, minimum 3 days onsite per week)
Duration: Contract - 11 months
Pay Range: $93.08/hr (W2)
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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 Senior Database Security Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in database activity monitoring automation for cloud databases across AWS and Azure and a proven ability to design, implement, and operationalize secure, automated monitoring and auditing solutions at scale.
Responsibilities
Engineer and automate database activity monitoring solutions for AWS RDS, Azure-hosted databases, and on-prem implementations.
Develop Python, shell, and PowerShell scripts to enable CI/CD pipelines, integrations, and configuration management.
Implement and maintain native audit logging, encryption in transit and at rest, entitlement reviews, and password vault integrations.
Integrate and support Guardium or similar database activity monitoring tools for policy enforcement and reporting.
Design REST API integrations for security workflows and observability.
Collaborate with security, database, and cloud platform teams to drive standards and remediate findings.
Create documentation, runbooks, and presentations for stakeholders and leadership.
Work within Agile/Scrum ceremonies using Jira for backlog, sprint, and delivery tracking.
Required Skills & Qualifications
10+ years as a SQL Server engineer or database developer with hands‑on security engineering experience.
Proficiency in Python and shell scripting on Linux, with CI/CD practices.
Expertise with AWS RDS, PostgreSQL, and Microsoft SQL Server administration and security features.
Strong knowledge of database security controls including native auditing, encryption in transit and at rest, entitlements, and password vaulting.
Experience integrating REST APIs for automation and monitoring workflows.
Hands‑on Linux administration in production environments.
Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to work independently and in a team.
Preferred Skills
Experience with Guardium or comparable database activity monitoring platforms.
Automation with Ansible for configuration management at scale.
Familiarity with Azure database services and cross‑cloud patterns.
Practice in Agile/Scrum frameworks using Jira and Horizon.
Why BCforward?
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.
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Worksite address
chandler, AZ, 85249, US
Who can apply
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