Cybervance, Inc.
Database Security Subject-Matter Expert / Technical Lead
Cybervance, Inc., Bethesda, Maryland, us, 20811
Database Security Subject-Matter Expert / Technical Lead
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Cybervance, Inc.
Location: Bethesda, MD | Hybrid (Not Remote)
Cybervance is a rapidly growing information security and information technology company based in Washington, D.C., and we are an equal opportunity employer. We design, develop, and manage the successful execution of training programs for government and private sector organizations. Cybervance believes in creating innovative solutions to deliver measured results.
We are seeking an experienced Database Security Subject-Matter Expert (SME) / Technical Lead to provide enterprise-level leadership and technical expertise in securing, monitoring, and protecting database systems and data repositories across hybrid environments. The SME will design and implement database security strategies, tools, and controls to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of mission‑critical information.
This role requires deep hands‑on experience with database vulnerability assessment, secure configuration management, and compliance integration. The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise with leadership capabilities to drive database hardening, continuous monitoring, and integration with enterprise cybersecurity operations.
Responsibilities
Lead the database security program by designing, implementing, and maintaining database protection strategies across multiple enterprise systems.
Operate and manage database and web vulnerability assessment tools, analyze and interpret scan results, and oversee remediation actions.
Develop and enforce database security policies, baselines, and configuration standards in accordance with federal and industry best practices.
Implement role-based access controls (RBAC), encryption, and auditing mechanisms to secure sensitive data and transactions.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST RMF, FISMA, FedRAMP) and organizational data protection standards.
Collaborate with database administrators (DBAs), system engineers, and cybersecurity operations teams to integrate security controls into all database environments.
Secure and manage diverse database systems, including Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and MySQL in enterprise‑scale and mixed‑technology environments.
Lead vulnerability remediation, patch management, and monitoring of database environments for potential misconfigurations or insider threats.
Develop and maintain security dashboards, reporting, and alerting mechanisms to track vulnerability trends and compliance metrics.
Integrate database security solutions with enterprise SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk) for advanced monitoring and correlation.
Provide mentorship, training, and technical guidance to team members to advance organizational database security maturity.
Experience
5+ years of experience in database security, database administration, or information security.
3+ years of experience securing diverse database platforms in enterprise or large‑scale environments.
Proven experience securely managing 1,000+ production databases across mixed technology stacks.
Hands‑on experience operating vulnerability assessment tools, conducting analysis, and interpreting results to guide remediation.
Experience integrating database security tools and controls with SIEM platforms such as Splunk or equivalent.
Proficiency with Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and MySQL administration and security controls.
Experience implementing encryption, data masking, auditing, and access control mechanisms.
Strong understanding of database patch management, backup/recovery security, and compliance reporting.
Familiarity with database activity monitoring (DAM) tools, audit frameworks, and data loss prevention (DLP) integration.
Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and collaborate across multidisciplinary cybersecurity and IT operations functions.
Excellent communication and analytical skills, with the ability to present findings and recommendations to senior leadership.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field (preferred).
Current government security clearance: Public Trust.
Preferred Qualifications
Professional certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, GCDBA, or Oracle Certified Professional (OCP).
Experience automating database security configurations through DevSecOps or Infrastructure‑as‑Code pipelines.
Familiarity with cloud database platforms and services such as AWS RDS, Azure SQL, or Google Cloud SQL.
Experience conducting security audits and compliance reporting in federal or regulated enterprise environments.
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Database Security Subject-Matter Expert / Technical Lead
role at
Cybervance, Inc.
Location: Bethesda, MD | Hybrid (Not Remote)
Cybervance is a rapidly growing information security and information technology company based in Washington, D.C., and we are an equal opportunity employer. We design, develop, and manage the successful execution of training programs for government and private sector organizations. Cybervance believes in creating innovative solutions to deliver measured results.
We are seeking an experienced Database Security Subject-Matter Expert (SME) / Technical Lead to provide enterprise-level leadership and technical expertise in securing, monitoring, and protecting database systems and data repositories across hybrid environments. The SME will design and implement database security strategies, tools, and controls to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of mission‑critical information.
This role requires deep hands‑on experience with database vulnerability assessment, secure configuration management, and compliance integration. The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise with leadership capabilities to drive database hardening, continuous monitoring, and integration with enterprise cybersecurity operations.
Responsibilities
Lead the database security program by designing, implementing, and maintaining database protection strategies across multiple enterprise systems.
Operate and manage database and web vulnerability assessment tools, analyze and interpret scan results, and oversee remediation actions.
Develop and enforce database security policies, baselines, and configuration standards in accordance with federal and industry best practices.
Implement role-based access controls (RBAC), encryption, and auditing mechanisms to secure sensitive data and transactions.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST RMF, FISMA, FedRAMP) and organizational data protection standards.
Collaborate with database administrators (DBAs), system engineers, and cybersecurity operations teams to integrate security controls into all database environments.
Secure and manage diverse database systems, including Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and MySQL in enterprise‑scale and mixed‑technology environments.
Lead vulnerability remediation, patch management, and monitoring of database environments for potential misconfigurations or insider threats.
Develop and maintain security dashboards, reporting, and alerting mechanisms to track vulnerability trends and compliance metrics.
Integrate database security solutions with enterprise SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk) for advanced monitoring and correlation.
Provide mentorship, training, and technical guidance to team members to advance organizational database security maturity.
Experience
5+ years of experience in database security, database administration, or information security.
3+ years of experience securing diverse database platforms in enterprise or large‑scale environments.
Proven experience securely managing 1,000+ production databases across mixed technology stacks.
Hands‑on experience operating vulnerability assessment tools, conducting analysis, and interpreting results to guide remediation.
Experience integrating database security tools and controls with SIEM platforms such as Splunk or equivalent.
Proficiency with Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and MySQL administration and security controls.
Experience implementing encryption, data masking, auditing, and access control mechanisms.
Strong understanding of database patch management, backup/recovery security, and compliance reporting.
Familiarity with database activity monitoring (DAM) tools, audit frameworks, and data loss prevention (DLP) integration.
Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and collaborate across multidisciplinary cybersecurity and IT operations functions.
Excellent communication and analytical skills, with the ability to present findings and recommendations to senior leadership.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field (preferred).
Current government security clearance: Public Trust.
Preferred Qualifications
Professional certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, GCDBA, or Oracle Certified Professional (OCP).
Experience automating database security configurations through DevSecOps or Infrastructure‑as‑Code pipelines.
Familiarity with cloud database platforms and services such as AWS RDS, Azure SQL, or Google Cloud SQL.
Experience conducting security audits and compliance reporting in federal or regulated enterprise environments.
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