American Express

Senior Database Security Engineer

American Express$120K — $145K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Information Security, Data Science, Engineering, or related technical field.
  • 7+ years of software engineering in database security or related technical fields.
  • 3+ years of experience with GenAI, LLMs, and agentic workflows.
  • Strong programming skills in Python, Java, NoSQL, REST API, Springboot.
  • Experience building AI agents using frameworks such as LangGraph, LangChain or equivalent.
  • Experience with Model Context Protocol (MCP) for tool integration and A2A for agent-to-agent collaboration.
  • Solid understanding of data engineering principles, including ETL pipelines, structured/unstructured data management, and vector databases.

Responsibilities

  • Expand database activity management and access management coverage to new databases and cloud data services.
  • Design and implement custom database activity and access management solutions for various database platforms.
  • Develop scalable pipelines to ingest, normalize, analyze database audit logs and security telemetry.
  • Partner with teams to implement database activity management at scale.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies to improve access management capabilities.
  • Integrate DSPM platforms to enhance access management and monitoring.
  • Serve as the technical Subject Matter Expert for strategic initiatives and manage them from requirements to production deployment.
  • Build AI agent-based automation to investigate anomalous database activity and unauthorized access detection.
  • Design dashboards and executive reporting for risk posture and program maturity.

Benefits

  • Collaborative environment with cross-functional partnerships
  • Opportunity to work on innovative security solutions using AI and emerging technologies
  • Long-term career growth with exposure to various database technologies
  • Support for professional development and continuous learning opportunities
  • Flexibility in addressing a wide range of data security challenges across platforms.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Data Security team is responsible for safeguarding the organization's most critical asset-its data-by ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability across all platforms and environments. Working at the intersection of cybersecurity, data governance, and privacy, the Data Security team focuses on capabilities such as data classification, encryption, secure data access, and monitoring. The team partners closely with engineering, risk, and business units to embed security controls throughout the data lifecycle-from creation and storage to sharing and archival.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Security Automation Engineer to design, build, and enhance our next-generation Data Access management (DAM) program spanning traditional, cloud-native, and emerging database technoloy

Responsibilities

  • Expand Database activity management and access management coverage to newly introduced databases and cloud data services.


  • Design and implement custom database activity and access management solutions for relational, NoSQL, cloud-native, and emerging database platforms.


  • Develop scalable pipelines to ingest, normalize, correlate, and analyze database audit logs, cloud-native logs, and security telemetry.


  • Partner with security operations, database engineering, cloud engineering, and application teams to implement Database activity management at scale.


  • Continuously evaluate emerging AI, database, and cloud technologies to improve access management capabilities.


  • Integrate DSPM platforms to enrich Access management and monitoring with data classification, sensitivity labels, ownership metadata, and business context.


  • Serve as the technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) for strategic initiatives and provide end-to-end ownership from requirements through production deployment.


  • Build AI agent-based automation to correlate events across multiple security data sources and investigate anomalous database activity, unauthorized access detection.


  • Build AI agent-based workflows to simplify Database Access attestation processes.


  • Develop risk-scoring models that combine user behavior, data sensitivity, privilege level, access patterns and threat intelligence.


  • Build automation workflows that reduce manual investigations and improve response times.


  • Design dashboards and executive reporting for monitoring coverage, risk posture, and program maturity.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Information Security, Data Science, Engineering, or related technical field.


  • 7+ years of software engineering in database security or related technical fields.


  • 3+ years of experience with GenAI, LLMs, and agentic workflows


  • Strong programming skills in Python, Java, NoSQL, REST API, Springboot.


  • Experience building AI agents using frameworks such as LangGraph, LangChain or equivalent.


  • Experience with Model Context Protocol (MCP) for tool integration and A2A for agent-to-agent collaboration


  • Exposure to implementing Agentless Database activity monitoring.


  • Solid understanding of data engineering principles, including ETL pipelines, structured/unstructured data management, and vector databases.


  • Strong understanding of anomaly detection, classification, and clustering.


  • Hands-on experience implementing data security controls in AWS and GCP


  • Experience working with large scale log, telemetry, and security datasets.


Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United States is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.

About American Express

Amex provides industrial services to the coatings and linings sector, providing support for commercial, industrial, and maritime projects such as petrochemical, power, and water treatment industries. They offer painting services for steel structures, storage tank linings and coatings, pipelines, floors, and marine vessels such as ships, tugboats, and barges.

American Express Careers

Join the vibrant team at American Express, a global leader in financial services, and be part of a company that values innovation, leadership, and diversity. At American Express, we offer more than just job opportunities; we provide a platform for professional growth and a chance to be part of a culture that is committed to excellence and inclusive growth. Work You’ll Do At American Express, we are dedicated to helping our employees reach their full potential. With a variety of career paths available in areas such as technology, marketing, finance, and customer service, American Express is the perfect place to advance your career. Our team is composed of highly skilled professionals who thrive on innovation and collaboration. Join our team and contribute to a company known for its prestigious history of leadership in the credit card industry. Engage in meaningful work that makes a real impact on our global scale business operations. American Express Leadership and Development Programs We believe in nurturing the leadership skills of our employees with extensive training programs and leadership development opportunities. Our commitment to professional growth is evident in our comprehensive benefits package that supports both personal and professional development. Internship Opportunities Start your career with an internship at American Express and gain valuable industry experience. Our internships offer a chance to develop skills, work on challenging projects, and learn from leaders in the industry. Interns at American Express are considered integral members of the team and are given responsibilities that provide a real insight into their future career paths. Diversity and Inclusion At American Express, diversity and inclusion are at the core of our company culture. We are committed to building a diverse workforce and inclusive environment where every employee feels valued and inspired. We offer diversity training programs that empower our employees to thrive and lead in a global marketplace. Networking and Innovation Our employees enjoy unparalleled opportunities for networking and personal growth through our global connections and innovative projects. American Express encourages a culture of innovation that helps propel our company and your career forward. Career Benefits and Growth American Express is dedicated to the growth of its employees. We offer competitive benefits, including health, retirement plans, and family leave, ensuring that our team members have the support they need to succeed both at work and in their personal lives. Join Our Team Explore the job opportunities and open positions at American Express. We are continuously hiring talented individuals who are passionate about their careers and interested in working for a company that offers a dynamic and supportive environment. Stay Connected Keep up to date with the latest from American Express Careers by following our career blog and signing up for job alert emails. Tailor your subscription to receive updates that match your skills and interests. Discover the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at American Express. SEARCH AMERICAN EXPRESS JOBS Whether you are looking for a full-time position, an internship, or a leadership opportunity, American Express offers a path to a rewarding career. Join us and make a difference with your passion, creativity, and drive.
Learn more about American Express
Size
64,000 employees
Market Cap
$108.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1850
5 Year Trend
+3.5%
Revenue
$37 billion
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