Database Security Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Database Security Management: Implement and maintain security controls across the Bank’s database environments.
• Access Control: Monitor and review database access rights, privileged accounts, and user permissions.
• Security Monitoring: Conduct regular monitoring of database activities to identify potential threats or unauthorized activities.
• Vulnerability Management: Coordinate database security assessments and support remediation of identified vulnerabilities.
• Data Protection: Support the implementation of encryption, masking, and other data protection mechanisms.
• Compliance & Governance: Ensure database environments comply with regulatory requirements, security standards, and internal policies.
• Risk Assessment: Identify and assess database security risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with database administrators, infrastructure teams, application teams, and auditors on database security matters.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Database Security, Database Administration, Information Security, or a related field.
• Good understanding of Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and enterprise database technologies.
• Knowledge of database security controls, data protection techniques, and database auditing.
• Understanding of regulatory and information security requirements within a regulated environment.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, Oracle Database Security, or related certifications will be an advantage.

Key Competencies

• Database Security Management
• Data Protection and Encryption
• Vulnerability Management