1. Strong interpersonal and communications skills to understand project priorities, set client expectations and exceed expectations. 

2. IBM Security QRadar design and deployment experience for HA environments

SPS is looking for a senior IBM Security Guardium Solution Architect and Deployment Specialist with three plus years of project implementation experience. This should include but not limited to the following functions.

PLAN:

Develop detailed implementation plan including:

• Solution architecture
• Identifying database servers in scope
• Identifying and reviewing customer responsibilities and activities
• Data centres, locations and network considerations   
• Identifying necessary hardware/software prerequisites

INSTALL & CONFIGURE:

Install GIM and S-TAP agents on:

• Db2 LUW database servers
• Oracle database servers
• MS SQL database servers

Install and configure S-TAP agents on z/OS environment including:

• SMP/E installation on one z/OS parallel sysplex
• Configuration on 1 Db2 data sharing with 1 member (Site A)
• Configuration on 1 Db2 data sharing with 4 members (Site B)

Initial installation of the Guardium appliance, which includes:

• Installing the software on physical/virtual appliance
• Initial configuration
• Checking the connection with STAP
• Configuring inspection engine so Guardium can receive wanted data
• Setting up the initial policy so gathered data will be stored on Guardium
• Assist customer with the network configure of the Guardium appliance(s)
• Review and verify the appliance is accessible on the network
• Review and complete basic configuration of the appliance(s)

Analysing the collected data - DBA/DPO/CISO should be available for assistance with interpretation the gathered data

Setting up the initial, but viable policy that will mark the known traffic that we can safely ignore in reports, along with sensitive data that should be closely monitored

Creating up to 5 built-in reports

Identifying privileged users if applicable, commands, applications, servers IPs, source programs, sensitive objects if applicable

CUSTOMIZE:

• Finishing the configuration of Guardium appliance:

• Patching the appliance
• Setting up backup, archive, purge process
• Setting up SMTP/SNMP for alerting and notifying
• Creating additional users for employees that will work with Guardium, also configuring their rights and interfaces

• Setting up Senisitive Data Discovery using “Out-of-the-Box” tests, plus up to 3 additional rules, at least one of which would address searching for SSN records (Arabic characters are NOT supported in Sensitive Data Discovery)
• Fine-tuning the policy
  • Adding additional rules after further analysing the collected data (DBA/DPO/CISO should be available for consulting)
  • Fine-tuning would be done for up to 25 most important/critical databases
• Setting up rules for real-time alerting on MAIL
  • Precise alerting for fine-tuned important/critical databases, more basic for rest (multiple failed logins, many SQL errors, STAP not sending data…)
• Adding additional rules after further analyzing the collected data (DBA/DPO/CISO should be available for consulting)
  • Up to 10 rules would be in Guardium Policy
  • Examples are Multiple Failed Login attempts (example 5 failed logins in 15 minutes), SQL Error audit and alert (SIEM), rules ignoring sessions by Technical Users, FullSQL audit of Privileged Users sessions, FullSQL audit of activities on Sensitive Tables, alerts (SIEM; MAIL) on Privileged Users doing direct commands on Sensitive Tables (might only include certain commands, example SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE…), alerts (SIEM/MAIL) on certain activities by Privileged Users (example ALTER USER, ALTER TABLE, GRANT/REVOKE, CRETE USER…)
• Finishing the policy/reporting

Vulnerability assessment on databases in scope with “Out of the Box” queries, no customization

1. Strong interpersonal and communications skills to understand project priorities, set client expectations, and exceed expectations. 

2. IBM Security Guardium design and deployment experience

• The RFP Coordinator will coordinate the company's efforts in responding to customer Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
•  The RFP Coordinator will work with a team of contributors from the sales, solutions engineering, legal, and finance departments to coordinate cross-functional responses to these RFPs.
• Analyze requirements and ensure that proposals meet them. Edit and rewrite proposals, including creating templates and content.
• To oversee the formation and development of proposals, RFPs, bids, quotations, or any other document that might require in submission procedure or procurement expertise.
• To create proposals for PORFP or RFPs. Acquiring RFPs using search engines and existing contacts.
• Making sure RFP is up to the customer and Company’s standards.
• Making sure all proposals are submitted in time and have all the relevant documents attached and submitted.
• To acquire quotes for requests that come through the specific state, adding margin on these quotes, and submitting them to the customer.
• Achieve a goal to win RFPs to make new customers that would generate a profit margin for the company.
• Applying rigor in the bidding and negotiation process keeping in mind the business goals of the company.
• Review Bids/RFPs/REQs and RFIs to develop proposal plan and kickoff materials
• Use templates to enter client information and customize content.
• Dissects RFP and builds compliance matrix
• Works with the proposal development team to articulate and win strategy
• Creates storyboards and sectional outlines
• Develops proposal templates and models
• Composes all bid content (either alone or in conjunction with team), including executive summaries, organization credentials, cost narratives, technical sections, conclusions, etc.
• Interfaces with internal and external partners to implement proposal strategy and meet proposal deadlines
• Ensures document compliance with RFP criteria, including requirements related to content, formatting, length, layout, etc.
• Maintain quality results by using templates; following proposal-writing standards including readability, consistency, and tone; maintaining proposal support databases
• Monitors changes to solicitation and adjusts work accordingly
• Assists in facilitating team reviews of work and revises products as required
• Edits text to ensure that bid is error-free, uniform in tone and style, and adheres to company and client stipulations
• Pulls proposal together, integrating disparate components into a unified, coherent whole
• Compiles and submit proposals in a timely manner

•  Proven ability  to work across  organizations  with effective  communication,  leadership, and project management skills

•  Proven attention  to detail

•  Excellent  writing, grammar, and spelling  ability

•  Excellent  presentation and  written/oral  communication skills

•  Ability  to work in a  deadline-conscious, results-driven environment 

General Business Operations

• Human Resources/Recruiting:
  • HR help in terms of employment and labor laws, benefits management, sourcing and recruiting, interviewing, screening, background checking, onboarding etc of employees will be required. Some knowledge of these activities will make it easier to select the right candidate.
  • Experience in technical recruiting is definitely a plus.
  • A complete list of HR responsibilities will be shared with the candidate(s) being considered and training will be provided to the right person.
• Legal/Contracts:
  • From time to time, legal and contractual documents including reviewing and maintaining  contracts, partnership agreements and relationships with various technology partners as directed.
  • A more detailed listing of tasks under legal and contracts will be shared with the candidate being considered.
  • Attention to detail  is an important skill for such tasks.
• Admin/Operations:
  • Help with the some Admin. duties as requested.
  • A list of such responsibilities will be provided and training given where needed.

Skills we are looking for:

• Excellent written and verbal skills will help in the selection process.
• The ideal candidate is a self starter, motivated individual willing to work hard
• Experience though helpful is not as important as the desire to learn and grow. 
• College degree is highly preferred
• Being able to work in a diverse environment is important as much of our business operations are international.
• Attention to detail, team player and being able to follow  directions exactly as instructed are all important skills needed for this job.

• Experience in the Technical Recruiting Field is a plus
• Undergrad and Graduate College degree is highly preferred
• Ability to Multitask