Database Encryption & Database Security Engineer

Location: Dammam, Saudi ArabiaEmployment Type: Full-Time | OnsiteProject Duration: Long-term project assignmentAbout The RoleWe are looking for a Database Encryption & Database Security Engineer to support the protection, monitoring, and security of sensitive and critical databases.The role will focus on database encryption, database security monitoring, onboarding of database servers, policy configuration, alert management, and integration of database security events with the central security operations environment.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport encryption of sensitive and critical databasesImplement and maintain database security and encryption configurationsIntegrate database security and monitoring solutions with in-scope database environmentsOnboard additional database servers and applications to the security monitoring platformConfigure database monitoring policies, audit rules, alerts, and security controlsMonitor database activity and investigate suspicious or unauthorized activityCoordinate with DBAs to implement database security and encryption requirementsSupport integration of database security alerts with SIEM/SOC platformsAssist in privileged-user monitoring and database access-control activitiesSupport security assessments, compliance reviews, and audit evidence collectionPerform platform health checks, maintenance, troubleshooting, and upgradesMaintain technical documentation, configuration records, and operational proceduresRequirementsRequired Qualifications & ExperienceBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related discipline5+ years of experience in database security, database administration, cybersecurity, or data protectionExperience with Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or comparable enterprise database platformsKnowledge of database encryption, auditing, access controls, privileged access, and database activity monitoringExperience with enterprise database security/DAM platforms such as Imperva, IBM Guardium, Oracle Audit Vault/Database Vault, or equivalent is preferredExperience integrating database security alerts with SIEM/SOC platforms is an advantageMust be available full-time onsite in DammamRequired CertificationCompTIA Security+ or equivalent recognized cybersecurity certificationPreferred Certifications & TrainingImperva Data Security / DAM certification or official trainingIBM Guardium certification or official trainingThales DAM-related training where applicableOracle database security or administration certificationMicrosoft SQL Server security or administration certificationCore CompetenciesDatabase Security | Database Encryption | DAM | Oracle | SQL Server | PostgreSQL | SIEM Integration | Audit Logging | Access Control | Security MonitoringPlease ensure your CV clearly identifies the database platforms and database-security technologies you have worked with.