Description
Remote Database Security Administrator
Introduction: Secure Data, Empower Growth
Imagine being the invisible shield that keeps vital business data safe, no matter where in the world youโre working. As a Remote Database Security Administrator, youโll orchestrate protection for complex data landscapes, ensuring that sensitive information is never left exposed. This is an opportunity to work on projects that are trusted and respected across the organization, where your vigilance and innovation will make a tangible difference. If your instincts are tuned to anticipate threats before they surface, and you thrive in environments where your decisions define the digital backbone of a company, this role could be the perfect fit.
What Success Looks Like in This Role
Your day-to-day responsibilities extend far beyond simply monitoring logs. Youโll proactively design, implement, and refine database security protocols, elevating the companyโs data resilience with every decision. Whether itโs orchestrating rapid incident responses, optimizing encryption strategies, or spearheading security audits, your touch will be felt across every team. The peace of mind measures your success in bringing value to stakeholders, the regulatory boxes you tick before they become issues, and the bulletproof controls you deploy behind the scenes.
Responsibilities That Shape Outcomes
- Architect and maintain security frameworks that make intrusion nearly impossibleโyour designs will protect hundreds of thousands of records from malicious actors.
- Conduct detailed risk assessments, identifying vulnerabilities, and implementing layered solutions that grow stronger with every iteration.
- Lead security incident investigations: When seconds matter, your response will contain threats and guide the team to resolution.
- Automate regular backup and recovery processes to ensure business continuity, even in the face of unexpected disruptions.
- Collaborate with IT, compliance, and engineering teams to harmonize database security strategies with evolving business needsโbecause you know innovation doesnโt stop for security.
- Stay a step ahead of regulatory demands (GDPR, HIPAA, SOX) by weaving compliance into daily practice, making audits a formality.
- Mentor colleagues and share knowledge to elevate the collective understanding of database protection.
- Provide actionable security insights, simplifying complex issues for non-technical partners over Slack, Zoom, or crisp documentation.
- Continuously optimize intrusion detection systems and proactively respond to alerts, ensuring our digital doors are always locked.
- Review and approve user access, balancing seamless workflows with robust controls to ensure only the right people touch critical data.
Tools & Technologies Youโll Command
Your toolkit will include advanced monitoring platforms, encryption tools, and automation scripts. Youโll leverage cloud-based database platforms (AWS RDS, Azure SQL, Google Cloud SQL), security event management solutions, and vulnerability scanners. Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash) and a robust understanding of role-based access controls, tokenization, and multifactor authentication solutions will enhance your day. The work is entirely remote, so youโll also make expert use of collaboration and incident management platforms to stay in sync with your global teammates.
Environment: Move Fast, Stay Secure
We move with intent but never compromise on safety. Here, youโll find a culture that respects your need for deep focus while valuing collaboration and transparent communication. Our teams connect across time zones with a single mission: to keep innovation flowing and data secure. Thereโs space for learning, experimenting, and growingโyour fresh ideas are as valued as your years of experience.
Impact & Growth Opportunities
The projects you lead will impact not just the security posture of the organization but the confidence of every person relying on our platforms. Youโll shape policies and practices that protect the data of real people. Over time, your strategic vision will influence broader company objectives, positioning you as a critical voice in key decisions. Professional development is encouragedโwhether youโre pursuing advanced certifications, exploring emerging tools, or mentoring up-and-coming talent, youโll be supported every step of the way.
What You Bring: Your Unique Value
- Deep experience in database security administrationโwhether youโve safeguarded environments running Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or another leading platform.
- A proven track record in implementing layered security controls and rapidly responding to emerging threats.
- Fluency in regulatory frameworks and practical experience weaving compliance into everyday operations.
- Comfort with scripting and automationโyour proactive mindset means youโre always thinking several steps ahead of potential issues.
- You simplify complex concepts, making security accessible for stakeholders across the business, whether in writing, on Zoom, or in a live training session.
- Certifications like CISSP, CISM, or a relevant cloud security credential are a plus, but a proper security-first mindset is essential.
Compensation and Benefits
Youโll receive an annual salary of $104,260, accompanied by a benefits package designed to recognize your expertise and commitment. Enjoy the flexibility of remote work, a learning stipend, robust health coverage, and the support of a team that truly values your contribution. Your ability to balance work and life while delivering measurable impact is at the heart of our culture.
Ready to Redefine What Security Means?
If youโre energized by the prospect of transforming how organizations approach data protection, and you want to be the calm in the storm when security is on the line, weโd love to meet you. Letโs build a safer digital futureโstarting now.