IBM Guardium Administrator

Percept Solutions Pte ltd; Singapore; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a seasoned IBM Guardium Administrator to spearhead the design and implementation of data protection solutions across diverse environments. This role entails leveraging Guardium's advanced features to ensure regulatory compliance and mitigate data security risks. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in database technologies and a strong grasp of data protection strategies. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will enhance the organization's security posture and compliance efforts, making a significant impact in safeguarding sensitive data.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of IT experience with 4+ years in IBM Guardium.
• Strong understanding of database technologies and data protection.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement IBM Guardium solutions for data protection.
• Monitor Guardium activity to detect security threats and anomalies.

Skills

IBM Guardium

Data Activity Monitoring (DAM)

Data Compliance

Database Technologies

Data Security Frameworks

Documentation Skills

Communication Skills

Tools

Db2

Oracle

SQL Server

MySQL

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled IBM Guardium Administrator / Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of Guardium solutions that protect sensitive data across a variety of environmentsincluding on-prem databases, cloud platforms, and big data architectures. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of data protection strategies, regulatory compliance, and the technical intricacies of IBM Guardium.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement IBM Guardium solutions tailored to organizational data protection and compliance needs.
• Leverage Guardium features such as Data Activity Monitoring (DAM), Discovery and Classification, and Policy Enforcement.
• Integrate Guardium with diverse database platforms (Db2, Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, etc.) and data environments (data lakes, warehouses, cloud platforms).
• Ensure compliance with regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI DSS.
• Identify, analyze, and mitigate data security risks and vulnerabilities.
• Support data compliance audits and ensure ongoing alignment with compliance standards.
• Configure and deploy Guardium agents (S-TAP) and appliances.
• Develop and manage Guardium security policies, rules, and audit configurations.
• Provide expertise in data loss prevention (DLP) and data security posture management (DSPM).
• Monitor Guardium activity to detect security threats and anomalies.
• Analyze captured data to identify patterns and improve security posture.
• Generate reports on security incidents, compliance status, and risk assessments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve Guardium-related issues effectively.
• Provide guidance and support to internal teams on Guardium functionality and best practices.
• Stay current on new features and industry trends to enhance solution effectiveness.

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years of overall IT experience.
• 4+ years of hands-on experience working with IBM Guardium.
• Strong understanding of database technologies, security concepts, and data protection.
• Experience in implementing and maintaining Guardium features such as S-TAP, Discover and Classify, Data Compliance.
• Knowledge of data security frameworks and compliance regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS).
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong documentation, reporting, and presentation skills.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams and fast-paced environments.