Security Engineer (IBM Guardium Specialist)

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, configure, and maintain IBM Guardium solutions for database activity monitoring, data discovery, classification, and vulnerability assessment.
• Monitor and analyze database activities to detect and respond to potential security threats and anomalies.
• Implement data access controls, encryption policies, and masking techniques using Guardium features.
• Conduct regular audits and generate compliance reports to support regulatory requirements (PCI-DSS, GDPR, HIPAA, SOX).
• Collaborate with database administrators, security teams, and compliance officers to enforce data security policies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Guardium appliances, agents, and configurations.
• Develop and maintain documentation on Guardium configurations, procedures, and incident response workflows.
• Stay current with IBM Guardium updates, patches, and security best practices.
• Participate in security assessments, risk analysis, and incident investigations involving database security.
• Provide training and support to teams on Guardium capabilities and data security policies.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in information security with at least 2 years specializing in IBM Guardium.
• Strong understanding of database technologies (Oracle, SQL Server, DB2, MySQL) and database security principles.
• Hands-on experience with Guardium components such as Data Activity Monitor (DAM), Vulnerability Assessment (VA), Data Classification, and Masking.
• Familiarity with network and endpoint security concepts.
• Knowledge of compliance standards and regulations (PCI-DSS, GDPR, HIPAA, SOX).
• Experience with scripting and automation (Shell, Python, PowerShell) is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams.