Database Architect

Job description / Role

Company description

Innovative Solutions (IS) is a premier cybersecurity company in the GCC, founded in 2003 and based in Riyadh, with operations in Al Khobar, Jeddah, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi. We provide comprehensive cybersecurity solutions and services, including advisory services, technical assurance, solution deployment, professional services, and managed security services, with a commitment to "Bring Trust to Cyberspace".

Role description

Results-driven experience engineer with expertise in data protection, database activity monitoring, and data security governance, specializing in deploying and managing Imperva data security solutions to ensure data confidentiality, integrity, regulatory compliance, and the prevention of unauthorized access and sensitive data risks.

Key responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Imperva Data Security Suite including database activity monitoring (DAM), data masking, and data risk analytics.
• Implement security policies to protect sensitive business data across databases, file systems, and cloud storage.
• Monitor, analyze, and respond to data security alerts generated by Imperva solutions.
• Collaborate with application and DBA teams to enforce data access control policies and minimize insider threats.
• Integrate Imperva alerts into SIEM for centralized monitoring and compliance reporting.
• Support audits by generating and maintaining detailed data security reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in database design, architecture, and administration.
• Data security & governance: Imperva DAM, Imperva Data Risk Analytics, data masking, DC & DLP solutions.
• Database platforms: Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL (security hardening & activity monitoring).
• Compliance & audit: ISO 27001, NCA ECC, GDPR, SOX compliance reporting.
• Networking & integration: SIEM integration (QRadar, Splunk), LDAP/AD authentication policies.

Certifications and training

• Imperva Certified Implementation Specialist (Data Security)
• Imperva Data Risk Analytics & DAM Training
• CompTIA CySA+ (Cybersecurity Analyst)
• ISO 27001 Lead Implementer (Foundation)
• SANS SEC 503: Intrusion Detection in Depth