Database Security Manager, Vice President
Company: Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group
Location: Jersey City
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count? Discover
your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of
the world’s leading financial groups. Across the globe, we’re
150,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client,
organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values,
building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering
shared and sustainable growth for a better world. With a vision to
be the world’s most trusted financial group, it’s part of our
culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and
collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This
means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you
to own your career. Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and
making a meaningful impact is rewarded. The selected colleague will
work at an MUFG office or client sites four days per week and work
remotely one day. A member of our recruitment team will provide
more details. Education: Degree or equivalent work experience
equally preferable Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer
Science, Information Technology, or Related Fields or relevant
industry certifications and comparable experience Master’s Degree
(preferred) Certifications: Certified Information Security Manager
(CISM) Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Imperva Database Security Specialist (IDSS) Certified Information
Systems Auditor (CISA) Work Experience: Advanced technical
experience in data security, data protection, cybersecurity,
insider threat, incident response, security operations, or related
information security field. Demonstrable experience in people
leadership and management. Experience in the banking or finance
industries preferred Managing teams of individual contributors in
cybersecurity practices Experience assessing performance of direct
reports, identifying strengths and weaknesses and assigning
responsibilities for the most effective result Identifying business
needs and aligning strategic plans to support Assessing complex,
technical programs and processes and identifying opportunities for
maturity or improvement Database security, monitoring and
protection Database activity monitoring platforms such as Imperva
Data Security and Data Risk Analytics (DRA) and Imperva Data
Security Fabric (DSF) (Sonar) DSPM In-depth working knowledge of
databases and database technologies Familiarity with AWS
technologies and methods including RDS (Relational Database
Service) and Cloud Native Data Types Data security especially
regarding cybersecurity tools and methods Cybersecurity experience
in regulated banking or financial environment Information Security
auditing practices and standards GRC Tools & Processes Functional
Skills: Strategic program development and improvement following
current industry security trends and patterns and in alignment with
business vision and needs Ability to manage and lead teams of
multiple individuals, set direction, oversee workloads and support
direct reports to success while meeting objectives of senior
management Skilled in supporting audit, regulatory and risk
partners to satisfy legal and regulatory requirements and avoid
risk exposure Ability to understand security risks and controls, to
analyze various methods of controlling information security
problems, determine the strengths and weaknesses of each method and
implement the best cost-justified solution. Advanced experience
with DAM, SIEM, UEBA and related tools. Detailed knowledge of major
database platforms and data stores, including cloud native Identify
weak links in information security products and determine how to
mitigate the control deficiencies. Maintain familiarity with
industry trends and current security practices. Demonstrate ability
to manage complex projects in an effective manner. Evaluate
business process and application software, which effect the
integrity, functionality, and reliability of the Bank's data.
Proficient with development of documentation and presentations
Working knowledge of regulatory requirements affecting data
integrity, protection and monitoring, such as GLBA, SOX, PCI,
CCPA/PRA, GDPR, etc. Foundational Skills: Reliable team management
and workload prioritization and organization skills Liaise with
business, technology and leadership partners Servant leadership
showing strength and understanding Good communication (written and
verbal) and interpersonal skills Good listener Demonstrates the
ability to convey technical findings in simple language Reliable
time management and organization skills Proactive mindset and
actions Aptitude to lead complex efforts Visionary Ability to adapt
to changing environments and handle multiple priorities
Responsibilities: The Database Security Manager is responsible for
leading the team that implements and maintains security systems
that provide detection, prevention, containment and deterrence
mechanisms to protect the integrity of relational database systems,
AWS cloud native databases, NoSQL and big data platforms, and the
data they contain. Using effective management skills, security
principles and best practice, the Manager will lead a team of
security professionals to provide guidance and support to
operational, business, regulatory and enterprise security teams.
This leadership role is responsible for being a liaison between
senior management and individual contributors, dedicated to
supporting the goals and vision of management while supporting and
encouraging their team to produce effective solutions and results.
As a leader of this critical practice area, the Manager should be
visionary in their thinking, strategic in their planning,
opportunistic in their execution, show strength and understanding
in their leadership and be attentive to the efforts and
contribution of their direct reports. An in-depth understanding of
data security practices and database security is required in this
niche field, as it is often the sole responsibility of this team to
identify threats and weaknesses in both database activity and
configuration. The organization's crown jewels and most sensitive
data, both customer and corporate, is stored in databases and the
Database Security Manager is on the front line protecting that
data. The Database Security Manager is a key position for providing
leadership, protection and assurance on the controls safeguarding
the bank’s information assets. Specifically, the position is
responsible for overseeing, supporting, setting strategy for and
leading work efforts of, the individual contributors who: Design,
develop, test, document, monitor, and implement information and
database security solutions to enforce security strategies and
support new/existing systems in accordance with policies,
standards, guidelines and procedures. Serve as a trusted partner to
business, operations, development, risk and compliance teams
providing database security subject matter expert (SME) guidance
and analysis. Manage a database activity monitoring (DAM) platform
for security and audit compliance, including policy creation, event
and trend analysis, performance monitoring and infrastructure
maintenance. Develop and maintain database security standards,
guidelines and procedures for hardening database configurations,
users and roles, profiles, etc. Refine and enhance existing
controls, policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines to
prevent the unauthorized use, release, modification, or destruction
of data. Evaluate updates to new/existing database security
controls by determining the strengths/weaknesses and coordinate the
testing and implementation of the new/enhanced controls with all
business partners that are affected. Identify weak links in
information security products and determine how to mitigate the
control deficiencies. Enhance preventive systems used to stop
and/or deter security breaches. Evaluate database security patches
from vendors and assesses potential risk and work with stakeholders
to address vulnerabilities. Respond to security Incidents and
assist with Tier-1 and Tier-2 incident investigations. Perform root
cause analysis of security violations to determine if they are the
result of misconfiguration or malfunction or if they are malicious
and taking appropriate action depending on circumstances. Serve as
technical lead on projects within area of responsibility. Work with
database custodians at different levels of the organization to
understand their respective security needs and assist with
implementing practices and procedures consistent with the bank
information security policy. Working with internal and external
auditors to demonstrate and provide evidence of security controls
are adherence to regulatory compliance. Execute and enhance
monitoring systems used to detect and report security violations.
Additionally, as Manager, this position reports to the Director of
Data Security and is responsible to: Develop and present material
related to the practice area, such as metrics, future state
planning, maturity roadmaps, program overviews, incidents, etc.
Maintain resources and assets within budget, project utilization
growth and define budget needs, oversee utilization of licensing,
plan for infrastructure upgrades and modernization. Develop plans
to align with enterprise technology strategies and changes such as
cloud transformation and international expansion. Oversee incident
response and mitigation, respond rapidly, ensure all legal and
compliance requirements are met and support database security SMEs
with investigation, analysis and reporting, while keeping senior
management and stakeholders apprised. Develop and maintain a
trusted advisor reputation with key partners and stakeholders in
such areas as Risk, Data Governance and Privacy, Audit, Database
Administration, national and international business units and
senior/executive management. Keep abreast of security trends and
threats and develop strategies to ensure the highest level of
protection for bank data and assets. Manage team workloads for both
run-the-bank (RTB) and project work, ensuring timeliness,
effectiveness and efficiency. Ensure the team meets all HR and
internal process requirements timely and effectively, manage
schedules, address personnel issues, including hiring, PIPs and
termination, satisfy all compliance and risk training requirements.
Serve as a single point of contact for audit and risk assessment
teams, address requests in a timely manner, attend interviews,
provide walkthroughs, detailed explanations and evidence to satisfy
all concerns or questions. Define, develop and improve company
policy as it relates to data protection. Ensure team processes and
procedures are written and up-to-date, especially where it is
required for regulatory and risk purposes, and to ensure job and
business continuity in the event of turnover or disaster. Provide
excellent leadership, utilizing strengths of individual
contributors to the greatest success and assisting with growth in
areas of weakness, assisting the team to overcome challenges and
achieve their best quality of service for the company and
colleagues. Lead the team to provide excellent and notable customer
service to all colleagues. Other: As per MUFG’s work policy, must
work onsite 4 days and 1 day remotely. The typical base pay range
for this role is between $145K - $185K depending on job-related
knowledge, skills, experience and location. This role may also be
eligible for certain discretionary performance-based bonus and/or
incentive compensation. Additionally, our Total Rewards program
provides colleagues with a competitive benefits package (in
accordance with the eligibility requirements and respective terms
of each) that includes comprehensive health and wellness benefits,
retirement plans, educational assistance and training programs,
income replacement for qualified employees with disabilities, paid
maternity and parental bonding leave, and paid vacation, sick days,
and holidays. For more information on our Total Rewards package,
please click the link below. MUFG Benefits Summary We will consider
for employment all qualified applicants, including those with
criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of
applicable state and local laws (including (i) the San Francisco
Fair Chance Ordinance, (ii) the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance
Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, (iii) the Los Angeles County Fair
Chance Ordinance, and (iv) the California Fair Chance Act) to the
extent that (a) an applicant is not subject to a statutory
disqualification pursuant to Section 3(a)(39) of the Securities and
Exchange Act of 1934 or Section 8a(2) or 8a(3) of the Commodity
Exchange Act, and (b) they do not conflict with the background
screening requirements of the Financial Industry Regulatory
Authority (FINRA) and the National Futures Association (NFA). The
major responsibilities listed above are the material job duties of
this role for which the Company reasonably believes that criminal
history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship
potentially resulting in the withdrawal of conditional offer of
employment, if any. The above statements are intended to describe
the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not
intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so
classified. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and
committed to leveraging the diverse backgrounds, perspectives and
experience of our workforce to create opportunities for our
colleagues and our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, national origin, religion, gender expression, gender
identity, sex, age, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran and
military status, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation,
genetic information, or any other status of an individual or that
individual’s associates or relatives that is protected under
applicable federal, state, or local law.
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