Senior System Engineer

About the role

We are looking for a Senior System Engineer to join the Enterprise Cyber Security team of a leading financial services organisation. The role focuses on securing and monitoring critical database platforms across global environments.

Key responsibilities

• Deploy, support, and enhance database security and monitoring platforms.
• Manage incidents, changes, releases, and platform lifecycle activities.
• Automate operational processes to improve platform reliability.
• Collaborate with Cyber Security, Cloud, and Infrastructure teams to deliver secure, scalable solutions.

Required profile

• Experience in systems, platform, infrastructure, or database engineering.
• Strong Linux administration and troubleshooting skills.
• Hands‑on experience with Oracle and/or MySQL.
• Knowledge of database security and Database Activity Monitoring (DAM).
• Experience with AWS (EC2 preferred) and exposure to Azure DevOps.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and GitHub.
• Experience with monitoring tools like Splunk, Datadog, OTEL, or ServiceNow.
• Strong problem‑solving abilities in large enterprise environments.
• Preferred: experience with IBM Guardium or similar DAM solutions, scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell), and deploying security platforms on‑premise and in the cloud.

Required skills

• Linux
• Oracle
• MySQL
• Database Activity Monitoring
• AWS (EC2)
• Azure DevOps
• Jenkins
• GitHub
• Splunk
• Datadog
• OTEL
• ServiceNow
• IBM Guardium
• Python
• Bash
• PowerShell