Senior Database Security Engineer (100% Remote)

Our customer is a large United States insurance company that is backed by more than 100 years of experience and provides insurance products and services for businesses and professionals in the United States., Canada and Europe. Headquartered in Chicago, IL, they have more than 20 US locations.

We are seeking a contract Senior Database Security Engineer to support our Customer's business needs. This role is 100% remote.

The Senior Database Engineer will be highly motivated, well-organized, and able to lead in a fast-paced environment. The Senior Database Engineer should have the flexibility to contribute, react, and execute in a fast-paced multi-project environment.

The Senior Database Engineer will be the subject matter expert for systems administration, specifically in Database Administration/Data Security. The Senior Database Engineers' experience and expertise will help implement the security-centric project solutions. The contributions will be integral throughout the lifecycle of the security projects.

The Senior Database Engineer will both assess the current environment for gaps in requirements for best practice in design and lead the hands-on implementation where needed. The database administration and security expertise will guide the internal customers’ solution through IT requirements, ITIL standards, and industry best practices.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning, coordinating, analyzing, and designing the implementation of technical solutions and/or enhancements to existing systems to meet current and future needs
• Apply a 360-degree security analysis on pre-flight and in-flight projects
• Contribute to the development of, and adherence to, all technical standards, infrastructure portfolio strategy, security policy, service level agreements, and infrastructure processes

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Database Administration certifications
• Security Certifications (CompTIA Security+, SSCP, AWS Security)
• Minimum of 10 years industry experience
• At least 5 years of experience in Database administration of complex enterprise database implementation and/or support of highly distributed and available applications
• Experience working as a senior technical resource or related engineer role in a company where there is a commitment to information security and technology
• Demonstrated experience with the installation and operation of a relational database system and database applications.
• Experience with external user functions, internal systems services, and file system structures.
• Experience with installing and configuring relational database management systems software.
• Extensive experience in database administration with proven ability to track and report on capacity, current utilization, and projected growth, and the general health of databases.
• Experience with database design and programming techniques such as views, triggers, and stored procedures.
• Demonstrated knowledge of database security protocols.
• The ability to communicate complicated technical issues and the risks they pose to project management and executive management
• Excellent verbal and writing skills
• Deep technical and architectural experience in IT Security and commercial systems design
• Strong understanding of security best practices and standards
• Strong ability to document technical solutions that can clearly articulate technical designs
• Experience working with development teams to build secure solutions
• Familiarity with common vulnerabilities and attack vectors

We offer a competitive salary range for this position. Most candidates who join our team are hired at the median of this range, ensuring fair and equitable compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Contractor benefits are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements)

Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.