IBM Guardium Administrator

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.