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  Act as a senior technical resource for database security requests, working closely with InfoSec and Infrastructure teams to assess and remediate database security findings.
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  Perform vulnerability assessments, patching, and security hardening for Oracle 19c/23ai and SQL Server 2019/2022, addressing CVEs and compliance requirements.
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  Implement and maintain database encryption technologies, including Oracle TDE, SQL Server TDE, Always Encrypted, and Oracle Key Vault.
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  Implement and maintain secure privileged access controls through PAM integration, applying the Principle of Least Privilege across development, test, and production environments.
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  Configure and maintain database auditing and security monitoring, ensuring audit logs are integrated with the corporate SIEM and retained according to applicable regulatory and organizational requirements.
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  Participate in and execute Oracle CPU and SQL Server CU patching cycles, following tested procedures designed to minimize or eliminate unplanned downtime.
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  Investigate and troubleshoot database security incidents, performing technical root-cause analysis and providing clear RCA documentation and remediation recommendations.
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  Identify security risks and evaluate their potential impact on database availability, performance, and business operations.
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  Work closely with InfoSec, Infrastructure, Application, and DevOps teams to implement security controls while maintaining database performance and availability.
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  Automate security checks and operational tasks using PowerShell, Python, and Shell scripting.
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  Support authentication and secure connectivity configurations, including Kerberos, SSL/TLS, Active Directory, LDAP/OID, and database authentication mechanisms.
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  Translate security and compliance requirements into practical and technically feasible database configurations and remediation plans.
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  Provide technical recommendations when security requirements may introduce performance, availability, or operational risks, supported by testing and technical evidence.
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  Maintain clear technical documentation, including security assessment results, remediation plans, change procedures, and post-incident reports.

Requirements

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  5+ years of hands-on production DBA experience, with strong practical experience in both Oracle and SQL Server environments.
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  Strong Oracle experience with RAC, ASM, Data Guard, RMAN, TDE, auditing, and database security.
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  Strong SQL Server experience with Always On Availability Groups, Failover Clustering, backups/recovery, SQL Audit, and database security.
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  Strong T-SQL skills, with the ability to develop scripts for security controls, auditing, compliance checks, and remediation.
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  Good scripting and automation skills using PowerShell, Python, and Shell scripting.
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  Good understanding of Kerberos, SSL/TLS, Active Directory, LDAP/OID, and database authentication mechanisms.
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  Practical experience with database vulnerability remediation, security hardening, patch management, and compliance requirements.
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  Experience working with PAM and SIEM solutions and integrating database security and auditing controls with enterprise security platforms.
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  Ability to assess security recommendations from InfoSec and determine their technical feasibility, performance impact, availability risks, and implementation requirements.
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  Ability to challenge or reject technically unsafe security changes when necessary, providing data-driven technical justification and safer alternatives.
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  Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills, with the ability to work on complex database security and availability issues.
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  Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical security issues and remediation plans to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

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