Guardium Consultant
Location: Harrisburg, PA
Position Type: Contract one year with possible extension
Rate: Market
Job Purpose and Summary
Our client is in need of a qualified consultant for a one year engagement to oversee and manage all aspects of an IBM Guardium deployment. The ideal candidate for this position will have extensive experience in all aspects of the IBM Guardium solution as well as experience with DB2 databases and information security technologies.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties of this position may include (but are not limited to) the following:
IBM Guardium Subject Matter Expert (85%)
o Create and execute a comprehensive project plan for the deployment of the IBM Guardium solution
o Lead all aspects of the installation, deployment, and configuration of the solution
o Work closely with IBM and internal teams to understand customer business requirements and provide Guardium expertise in helping to design, configure, and test the delivered solution
o Setup database monitoring, log management, tracking metrics, health checks, real-time anomaly detection, reporting, and alerting
o Work with IBM professional services and IBM Guardium support as required
o Function as the IBM Guardium subject matter expert and support all aspects of the solution
o Develop future expansion plans to include coverage for DB2 on AIX, Microsoft SQL, and Microsoft SharePoint
o Operational ownership of Guardium platform, related infrastructure and processes ensuring all are compliant with the agency’s security policies and standards
o Provide knowledge transfer and transition ongoing support to other Network Security Team members
Required Skills and Experience
The ideal candidate for this position should have a minimum of five years of IBM Guardium and database security experience. This position requires a highly motivated individual who is comfortable working both independently and as part of a team on information security issues and initiatives.
• Experience with deploying Guardium on IBM mainframes running DB2 databases is required
• Knowledge of and hands-on experience with Structured Query Language (SQL) language
• Understanding network and product software security concepts
• Knowledge and experience with enterprise architectures
• High level communication skills are essential to successfully translate technology and security requirements into business terms
• Effective skills with time management, prioritization, and attention to detail
• Demonstrated analytical, critical thinking, and organizational skills
• Possess a high level of integrity and ethics
Desired Skills and Experience
• IBM Guardium certification
• Knowledge of and experience with encryption protocols
Location: Harrisburg, PA
Position Type: Contract one year with possible extension
Rate: Market
Job Purpose and Summary
Our client is in need of a qualified consultant for a one year engagement to oversee and manage all aspects of an IBM Guardium deployment. The ideal candidate for this position will have extensive experience in all aspects of the IBM Guardium solution as well as experience with DB2 databases and information security technologies.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties of this position may include (but are not limited to) the following:
IBM Guardium Subject Matter Expert (85%)
o Create and execute a comprehensive project plan for the deployment of the IBM Guardium solution
o Lead all aspects of the installation, deployment, and configuration of the solution
o Work closely with IBM and internal teams to understand customer business requirements and provide Guardium expertise in helping to design, configure, and test the delivered solution
o Setup database monitoring, log management, tracking metrics, health checks, real-time anomaly detection, reporting, and alerting
o Work with IBM professional services and IBM Guardium support as required
o Function as the IBM Guardium subject matter expert and support all aspects of the solution
o Develop future expansion plans to include coverage for DB2 on AIX, Microsoft SQL, and Microsoft SharePoint
o Operational ownership of Guardium platform, related infrastructure and processes ensuring all are compliant with the agency’s security policies and standards
o Provide knowledge transfer and transition ongoing support to other Network Security Team members
Required Skills and Experience
The ideal candidate for this position should have a minimum of five years of IBM Guardium and database security experience. This position requires a highly motivated individual who is comfortable working both independently and as part of a team on information security issues and initiatives.
• Experience with deploying Guardium on IBM mainframes running DB2 databases is required
• Knowledge of and hands-on experience with Structured Query Language (SQL) language
• Understanding network and product software security concepts
• Knowledge and experience with enterprise architectures
• High level communication skills are essential to successfully translate technology and security requirements into business terms
• Effective skills with time management, prioritization, and attention to detail
• Demonstrated analytical, critical thinking, and organizational skills
• Possess a high level of integrity and ethics
Desired Skills and Experience
• IBM Guardium certification
• Knowledge of and experience with encryption protocols