Title

Guardium Specialist

Apply before

Jan 30, 2026

City

Islamabad

Responsibilities

Summary of Job Profile:

The Guardium Specialist is responsible for the deployment, configuration, and management of IBM Guardium solutions to monitor, protect, and audit enterprise databases. The role ensures database activity is tracked, sensitive data is safeguarded, and compliance requirements are met. Requires hands-on experience in database security and strong problem-solving skills.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and maintain IBM Guardium appliances and agents
• onitor database activity and generate alerts for unauthorized access or anomalies.
• Implement security policies, user access controls, and audit rules across multiple databases.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS).
• Maintain Guardium dashboards, reports, and logs for internal audits.
• Collaborate with DBAs, Security, and IT teams to mitigate risks and protect sensitive data.
• Troubleshoot issues with Guardium agents, sensors, and data collection.
• Keep current on database security threats and Guardium updates.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSA’s) required to successfully perform the job:

• Deep knowledge of IBM Guardium architecture, deployment, and administration.
• Understanding of database security concepts and audit strategies.
• Strong SQL knowledge and experience with relational databases (Oracle, SQL Server, DB2, etc.).
• Analytical mindset with ability to investigate alerts and anomalies.
• Effective documentation and communication skills.
• Understanding of IT infrastructure, networking, and cloud database platforms 

Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification required for the position:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, IT, or related field
• 5-6 years of experience in database security, Guardium administration, or related roles
• Experience in enterprise database environments with multi-platform deployments
• Exposure to compliance standards (HIPAA, PCI DSS, GDPR, SOX)
• Preferred: IBM Certified Guardium Specialist
• Optional: CISSP, CISM, or other security certifications 

Competencies required to successfully perform the job:

Technical Competencies	Behavioral/General Competencies
1. IBM Guardium deployment, configuration, and administration 2. Database security and auditing 3. Security incident investigation and reporting 4.Enterprise IT infrastructure awareness	1. Analytical thinking and attention to detail 2. Effective communication and collaboration skills 3. Ability to handle sensitive information responsibly 4. Strong learning orientation to keep up with evolving threats

Benefits

• Excellent Salary
• Fuel Allowance
• Internet Allowance
• Medical Insurance
• Annual Leaves
• Provident Fund
• EOBI
• Annual Bonus