Job Description

Title: Guardium Administrator

Hourly Rate: $ 55-70/hr W2 (assignment does not include holiday pay, paid time off, etc., but does offer full medical/dental/vision benefits, pre-tax commuter/parking benefits, and 401k is offered after 6 months with Synergis).

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Network Security Analyst to support enterprise data protection initiatives with a strong focus on IBM Guardium. This role will help design, implement, and maintain network security policies, working alongside engineering teams to ensure secure and compliant database environments. The ideal candidate has experience with Guardium 11.x (or later) in production and is comfortable working in both Linux (RHEL) and Windows environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement network security policies across enterprise systems.
• Analyze, report, and respond to potential network security breaches or attempted breaches.
• Collaborate with engineers to develop, maintain, and monitor data protection strategies.
• Manage and maintain IBM Guardium infrastructure (v11.x or later), including GIM installation and configuration.
• Create and manage Guardium policies and groups tailored to business and compliance needs.
• Generate reports and insights from Guardium and Guardium Insights to support audit and security requirements.

Required Skills:

• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in network or data security.
• In-depth knowledge of IBM Guardium 11.x or later in a production environment.
• Familiarity with Guardium Installation Manager (GIM) operations on RHEL and Windows systems.
• Proficient in policy and group creation within Guardium.
• Experience with Guardium Insights and generating actionable reports.
• Familiarity with MSSQL and Oracle databases and their security implications.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; able to present findings and recommendations clearly.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISA, CEH) a plus.
• Experience working in hybrid enterprise environments with varied database systems.

The compensation range for this position is $55/hr. to $70/hr. (dependent on factors including but not limited to client requirements, experience, statutory considerations, and location). Benefits available to full-time employees: medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k and commuter benefits.

Synergis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including but not limited to, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

For immediate consideration, please forward your resume to Jessica Rives at jrives@synergishr.com

If you require assistance or an accommodation in the application or employment process, please contact us at jrives@synergishr.com.

Synergis is a workforce solutions partner serving thousands of businesses and job seekers nationwide. Our digital world has accelerated the need for businesses to build IT ecosystems that enable growth and innovation along with enhancing the Total Experience (TX). Synergis partners with our clients at the intersection of talent and transformation to scale their balanced teams of tech, digital and creative professionals. Learn more about Synergis at .

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