Database & Application Security Engineer - Riyadh,KSA

Role Overview

The Database & Application Security Engineer is responsible for protecting enterprise databases and applications through activity monitoring, data masking, file integrity monitoring, and compliance reporting, ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor database activity to detect suspicious queries, unauthorized access, and privilege escalations.

• Configure, validate, and maintain data masking policies for non-production and test environments.

• Implement and manage File Integrity Monitoring (FIM) for critical database and system files using Tripwire.

• Investigate database-related security incidents and support remediation efforts.

• Generate compliance and audit reports aligned with PCI DSS, GDPR, and NCA frameworks.

• Deliver monthly reports on database security posture, risks, and compliance status.

• Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and compliance teams to enhance data protection controls

• 5+ years of experience in database and application security.

• Hands-on experience with Imperva DAM, OpenText Data Masking, and Tripwire FIM (or equivalent tools).

• Strong understanding of database technologies (Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, etc.).

• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance frameworks (PCI DSS, GDPR, NCA).

• Experience in security monitoring, alert tuning, and reporting.

• Strong analytical and documentation skills