IBM jobs - Security Delivery Specialist- IT Risk Management Linux

Introduction
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Your Role and Responsibilities

As a Security Specialist, your objective is develop and implement security management processes including, patch management, vulnerability management, configuration management using automation for linux and Unix systems (Redhat, Suse, AIX) . You will define, test, and document security remediation scripts and SOPs.
If you thrive in a dynamic, collaborative workplace, IBM provides an environment where you will be challenged and inspired every single day. And if you relish the freedom to bring creative, thoughtful solutions to the table, there's no limit to what you can accomplish here.
Responsibilities
• Track open security vulnerabilities
• Test vulnerability remediation SOPs
• Develop remediation scripts to automate as much as possible
• Schedule change requests
• Execute change requests
• Evaluate, test, and define configuration item stack for all hardware and software components within the architecture specific to Unix/Linux derivative operating system servers.
• Maintain architecture documentation using MS Visio or like software
• Ongoing maintenance & administration of assigned systems.
• Adherence to policies, processes and procedures within your areas of responsibility.
• Assistance with execution of projects related to areas of responsibility.
• Developing, configuring and maintaining Cloud Computing architecture and related systems.
You will maintain a working, interactive relationship with both internal and external customers to gather requirements and to address escalated concerns.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• 5+ years of broad-based IT experience with technical knowledge of network, hardware, storage, operating systems and applications.
• Expertise in patching, life cycle process, application management
• Proficient in supporting Unix/Linux derivative operating system servers and systems administration preferably in cloud environment.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Industry-related certifications (RHCE or similar) a plus.
• Associates Degree required, Bachelors degree preferred in IT/CIS or related discipline
• Unix / Linux / RHEL or similar administration
• Proven documentation, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Python/Bash/Perl/other scripting language
• Ability to efficiently prioritize and organize competing work demands with little oversight

• You love collaborative environments that use agile methodologies to encourage creative design thinking and find innovative ways to develop with cutting edge technologies

• Ambitious individual who can work under their own direction towards agreed targets/goals and with creative approach to work

• Proven interpersonal skills while contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

• Up-to-date technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing publications

About Business Unit
At Global Technology Services (GTS),we help our clients envision the future by offering end-to-end IT and technology support services, supported by an unmatched global delivery network.  It's a unique blend of bold new ideas and client-first thinking. If you can restlessly reinvent yourself and solve problems in new ways, work on both technology and business projects, and ask, 'What else is possible?' GTS is the place for you!


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