Senior Database Security Engineer

A subsidiary of Al Ahly Capital Al Ahly Momkn is a fast-evolving Fin-tech company committed to promoting secure convenient & seamless payment solutions and financial services for business owners service providers and consumers across Egypt.
At Al Ahly Momkn we foster a culture of innovation collaboration and personal growth.
We believe in empowering our employees to unleash their full potential and make a real impact in their roles. As part of our team youll have the opportunity to work on exciting projects learn from industry experts and be part of a supportive and inclusive community.

• Act as a senior technical resource for database security requests working closely with InfoSec and Infrastructure teams to assess and remediate database security findings.
  
• Perform vulnerability assessments patching and security hardening for Oracle 19c/23ai and SQL Server 2019/2022 addressing CVEs and compliance requirements.
  
• Implement and maintain database encryption technologies including Oracle TDE SQL Server TDE Always Encrypted and Oracle Key Vault.
  
• Implement and maintain secure privileged access controls through PAM integration applying the Principle of Least Privilege across development test and production environments.
  
• Configure and maintain database auditing and security monitoring ensuring audit logs are integrated with the corporate SIEM and retained according to applicable regulatory and organizational requirements.
  
• Participate in and execute Oracle CPU and SQL Server CU patching cycles following tested procedures designed to minimize or eliminate unplanned downtime.
  
• Investigate and troubleshoot database security incidents performing technical root-cause analysis and providing clear RCA documentation and remediation recommendations.
  
• Identify security risks and evaluate their potential impact on database availability performance and business operations.
  
• Work closely with InfoSec Infrastructure Application and DevOps teams to implement security controls while maintaining database performance and availability.
  
• Automate security checks and operational tasks using PowerShell Python and Shell scripting.
  
• Support authentication and secure connectivity configurations including Kerberos SSL/TLS Active Directory LDAP/OID and database authentication mechanisms.
  
• Translate security and compliance requirements into practical and technically feasible database configurations and remediation plans.
  
• Provide technical recommendations when security requirements may introduce performance availability or operational risks supported by testing and technical evidence.
  
• Maintain clear technical documentation including security assessment results remediation plans change procedures and post-incident reports.
  

Requirements

• 5 years of hands-on production DBA experience with strong practical experience in both Oracle and SQL Server environments.
  
• Strong Oracle experience with RAC ASM Data Guard RMAN TDE auditing and database security.
  
• Strong SQL Server experience with Always On Availability Groups Failover Clustering backups/recovery SQL Audit and database security.
  
• Strong T-SQL skills with the ability to develop scripts for security controls auditing compliance checks and remediation.
  
• Good scripting and automation skills using PowerShell Python and Shell scripting.
  
• Good understanding of Kerberos SSL/TLS Active Directory LDAP/OID and database authentication mechanisms.
  
• Practical experience with database vulnerability remediation security hardening patch management and compliance requirements.
  
• Experience working with PAM and SIEM solutions and integrating database security and auditing controls with enterprise security platforms.
  
• Ability to assess security recommendations from InfoSec and determine their technical feasibility performance impact availability risks and implementation requirements.
  
• Ability to challenge or reject technically unsafe security changes when necessary providing data-driven technical justification and safer alternatives.
  
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with the ability to work on complex database security and availability issues.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical security issues and remediation plans to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  

Benefits

• Embark on an exciting journey with the Fin-Tech Experts.
  
• Join a workplace that actively encourages and supports all talents.
  
• A support system where you have a safe place to voice your opinion share feedback and be your true authentic self.
  
• Join us in our mission to accelerate financial inclusion and make financial freedom accessible to all.
  

Required Skills:

3-4 years in Engineering or IT Application Support. Fin-tech background is a plus. Accepting on-call process. Strong understanding of application support processes and best practices. Strong Linux knowledge (scripting searching operating etc.) Strong SQL/PL SQL knowledge. Organized with a highly focused attention to detail. Strong result-oriented and customer-focused mentality.