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Database Security and Cyber Resilience Expert

Hybrid in Madrid & Bilbao·Added 1 month ago

Overview

Job details

  • Hybrid

    Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    No sponsorship mentioned, and this kind of work is rarely sponsored in Spain.

  • Be near Madrid & Bilbao for hybrid days

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 5+ years of experience

    Mid-level role.

  • University degree

    “Formación: Ingeniería Informática, Telecomunicaciones o similar” — per the ad.

This job was automatically translated to English.

Requirements

What we're looking for

A profile with more than 5 years of experience in administration, security, and protection of database platforms, especially in critical environments, with experience in hardening, backup, Disaster Recovery, and cyber resilience.

Nice to have

  • Oracle Data Safe

  • Microsoft Defender for SQL

  • Database Activity Monitoring (DAM)

  • Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)

  • Azure / AWS

  • Hybrid and multicloud environments

  • DevSecOps

  • Security control automation

  • Certifications CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001 or equivalents.

  • Certifications related to Backup platforms.

The role

We are looking for a Database and Backup Platform Security and Cyber Resilience Expert to join a strategic project, working on critical environments and ensuring the protection, continuity, and recovery of information.

What you'll do

  • Define and implement security policies for DB and backup platforms.

  • Design and coordinate hardening measures on Oracle, SQL Server, and PostgreSQL.

  • Implement cyber resilience controls and incident recovery.

  • Design protection strategies against ransomware, unauthorized access, and information loss.

  • Manage Backup, Disaster Recovery, and Business Continuity strategies.

  • Supervise encryption, IAM, RBAC, credential management, and segregation of duties mechanisms.

  • Manage vulnerabilities, patch application, and remediation plans.

  • Participate in technical audits and ensure regulatory compliance.

  • Define security standards and procedures for data platforms.

  • Incorporate Security by Design and Zero Trust principles into modernization projects.

  • Analyze technological risks and define mitigation plans.

  • Prepare technical documentation and evidence for audits.

  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives for security posture and resilience.

How you'll work

📍 Location: Madrid / Bizkaia
🏢 Modality: Hybrid - 3 days on-site + 2 days remote
💰 SBA: Up to 50K
🕐 Schedule: 7:30 - 15:00
🎓 Education: Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, or similar
🌍 English: Intermediate level

Databases

  • Oracle Database

  • Microsoft SQL Server

  • PostgreSQL

  • Database Security & Hardening

  • Audit and activity monitoring

  • IAM / RBAC

  • Data encryption

  • Certificate and key management

  • Vulnerability Management & Patching

Backup & Cyber Resilience

  • Veeam Backup & Replication

  • Commvault

  • NetBackup or equivalent technologies

  • Immutable backups

  • Air Gap

  • Disaster Recovery

  • Business Continuity

  • Restoration and recovery testing

  • Ransomware protection

Security

  • ISO 27001

  • ENS

  • NIST Cybersecurity Framework

  • CIS Benchmarks

  • Technological risk management

  • Security by Design

  • Zero Trust

Automation

  • PowerShell

  • Bash

  • Ansible

  • Terraform will be valued

  • SIEM / Event monitoring

  • Microsoft Defender

About Tecdata Engineering

Tecdata Engineering (TECDATA ENGINEERING) is a technology consulting and services provider specialized in global technology projects, with a portfolio covering custom software development, legacy modernization, managed services, cloud infrastructure, Salesforce, cybersecurity (including SOC, pentesting and NIS2 compliance), and data & AI services, alongside IT talent services such as headhunting and staff augmentation. The company reports being founded in 2012 with around 500 employees ("Compañeros 500") and 5M in billing, and forms part of a broader technology consulting group with more than 550 consultants across 5 countries. It states it is present in major economic sectors including banking, telecommunications, and insurance.

In Spain, Tecdata Engineering hires across multiple locations including Madrid, Barcelona, and Bilbao, with a significant share of openings marked "Completamente remoto" (fully remote) or hybrid. Its careers portal organizes vacancies into departments such as Desarrollo y QA, Ciberseguridad, Cloud, DevOps, Sistemas y Producción, Gestión de Proyectos, Comercial, and RRHH, and current openings range from COBOL and mainframe-adjacent banking roles to data engineering, Salesforce, SAP, cybersecurity, and air traffic management QA. For international professionals considering a move to Spain, the volume of remote-eligible roles across the country is notable, though the company's careers and website content is published in Spanish.

Industry
IT Services
Founded
2012
Employees
500
Website
tecdata.es

Good to know if you are moving

  • Many openings are advertised as fully remote within Spain, e.g. "Senior Data Scientist – GCP Madrid · Completamente remoto" and "ML ENGINEER Madrid · Completamente remoto".
  • Hiring activity in Spain includes Madrid, Barcelona, and Bilbao, with hybrid and on-site arrangements depending on the role.
  • The company reports around 500 employees ("Compañeros 500") and was founded in 2012.
  • It is part of a technology consulting group with more than 550 consultants operating in 5 countries.
  • Its client sectors include banking, telecommunications, and insurance, so many roles involve regulated, enterprise-grade environments.
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