Database Security Architect

Insight Global - Dallas, TX

Full-time

Dallas, TX

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Database Security Architect will lead the configuration of database vulnerability assessment tools and collaborate with Security Operations to conduct assessments. This role involves developing mitigation plans for identified vulnerabilities and coordinating with various teams to implement fixes. The architect will also review and update existing database standards based on current security best practices and regulatory requirements, providing technical support for scanning sensitive data on all in-scope databases. Additionally, the architect will act as the database Subject Matter Expert (SME) during risk and compliance assessments, evaluating risks and audit findings, devising mitigation plans, and validating implementations as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the configuration of database vulnerability assessment tools.
• Collaborate with Security Operations to conduct assessments.
• Develop mitigation plans for identified vulnerabilities.
• Coordinate with application, security, compliance, and database administration teams to implement fixes.
• Review and update existing database standards based on current security best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical support for scanning sensitive data on all in-scope databases.
• Act as the database SME during risk and compliance assessments.
• Evaluate risks and audit findings, devise mitigation plans, and validate implementations.

Requirements

• 10+ years in Oracle database security and administration
• Proficient with database security, including accounts and access management features
• Knowledge of Identity and Access Management & Governance concepts and technologies such as Microfocus NetIQ, Active Directory, Centrify, Entra
• Experience with operating systems, databases, and middleware components
• Experience conducting compliance and risk assessments
• Extensive experience analyzing design and mitigating risks
• Prior experience with Linux
• Bachelor's degree
• Prior experience with SQL Server
• Hands-on experience with database vulnerability management tools such as Oracle DBSAT and Rapid7 InsightVM
• Prior experience with control frameworks and objectives (e.g., NIST CSF, NIST RMF, PCI-DSS, SOX, GDPR, CCPA)

Nice-to-haves

• Database Security and Administration certifications