Security Database Engineer/Python Engineer

Security Database Engineer/Python Engineer 
Chandler, Plano, Jersey City 
18 Month W2 Contract- Hybrid 3 days onsite 2 days remote 
$80/hour 

Senior Python Developer – Database Automation & Cloud SecurityJob SummaryWe are seeking a Senior Python Developer with 7–8+ years of hands-on Python development experience and a strong background in Linux, shell scripting, database technologies, cloud architecture, automation, security, and audit logging. The ideal candidate will have experience working across both on-premises and cloud environments, with a strong understanding of database activity monitoring, entitlements, security controls, and audit requirements.
This role requires a technically strong individual who can work across development, database, cloud, and security teams while effectively communicating with both technical and business stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain solutions using Python for automation, monitoring, data processing, and security-related initiatives.
• Develop and maintain shell scripts and automation solutions in Linux/Unix environments.
• Work with on-premises database technologies, including:
  • Oracle
  • SQL Server / MSSQL
  • PostgreSQL
• Support database automation and develop solutions for database monitoring, administration, and operational processes.
• Work with AWS and Azure cloud architectures, including cloud-based logging, event management, and monitoring.
• Develop and support solutions involving event logging, activity monitoring, and audit logging across cloud and on-premises environments.
• Understand how applications, databases, and cloud technologies integrate with security frameworks and controls.
• Analyze and identify user entitlements, permissions, roles, and access levels across various database technologies.
• Support security and compliance initiatives by providing visibility into database activity, access, and audit trails.
• Collaborate with security, infrastructure, database, cloud, and application development teams to implement automation and monitoring solutions.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and help improve the reliability, security, and efficiency of existing processes.
• Participate throughout the project lifecycle, from requirements and design through development, testing, implementation, and production support.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• 7–8+ years of professional Python development experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with Python scripting and automation.
• Strong experience with Linux/Unix and shell scripting.
• Hands-on experience with database technologies and database automation.
• Experience with one or more of the following:
  • Oracle
  • SQL Server
  • MSSQL
  • PostgreSQL
• Experience with AWS and/or Azure cloud architecture.
• Understanding of cloud event logging, application logging, and activity monitoring.
• Understanding of security controls, database access, entitlements, and permissions.
• Knowledge of audit logging and database activity monitoring.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple technical teams and maintain strong project relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience integrating Python automation with database and cloud platforms.
• Experience with security, compliance, audit, or access-management initiatives.
• Familiarity with cloud-native monitoring and logging services.
• Experience working in large enterprise environments.
• Demonstrated strong project tenure and ability to own projects through completion.
• Experience collaborating with security, database, infrastructure, and cloud engineering teams.

Key SkillsPython | Linux | Shell Scripting | Automation | Oracle | SQL Server | MSSQL | PostgreSQL | AWS | Azure | Cloud Architecture | Event Logging | Activity Monitoring | Audit Logging | Database Security | Entitlements | Access Management | Database Monitoring