Job Information
IBM Technical Security and IT specialist in Kochi, India
Introduction
A career in IBM Software means you’ll be part of a team that transforms our customer’s challenges into solutions.
Seeking new possibilities and always staying curious, we are a team dedicated to creating the world’s leading AI-powered, cloud-native software solutions for our customers. Our renowned legacy creates endless global opportunities for our IBMers, so the door is always open for those who want to grow their career.
IBM’s product and technology landscape includes Research, Software, and Infrastructure. Entering this domain positions you at the heart of IBM, where growth and innovation thrive.
Your role and responsibilities
As a Technical Security and IT Specialist, you will be responsible for ensuring clear communications with our development teams on a wide range of security related topics.
You will be responsible for providing end user security support, troubleshooting and debugging general security issues related to operating system, security tooling and enforcing corporate standards are followed.
Required technical and professional expertise
2+ years of Industry experience.
Security skills:
Network Basics: Understanding how networks operate, including TCP/IP, DNS, and tools like Wireshark and Nmap.
Windows & Linux Proficiency: Knowledge of both operating system environment to manage permissions, firewalls, and vulnerabilities.
Security Tools: Hands-on experience with tools like Snort, Nessus, and Nikto for vulnerability detection and monitoring.
Problem-Solving: Critical thinking skills to respond to breaches, analyze risks, and fix security gaps.
Communication: Ability to explain technical risks clearly to non-technical teams and stakeholders.
Continuous Learning: Staying updated on new technologies, threats, and certifications like CompTIA Security+.
Networking Skills:
Knowledge of TCP, UDP, and Ping
Advanced skills in iptables for access control and port forwarding
Strong capability to diagnose access issues
Storage Skills:
Familiarity with HDD, SSD, NVMe, LVM, RAID, and NFS
Proficient in navigating Linux filesystems and understanding permissions
Application skills:
Experience with Apache, PHP, and MySQL/MariaDB
Ability to install applications from approved sources
Virtualization skills:
Ability to connect VMs to networks using bridges
Experience adjusting VM configurations and resources
Preferred technical and professional experience
Networking Skills:
Experience with Netplan and NetworkManager for static and DHCP setups
Ability to set up Open vSwitch and Linux bridges
Experience with default gateway, subnets, routing
Storage Skills:
Experience setting up MDADM and LVM
Extensive experience in navigating Linux filesystems and understanding permissions
Application skills:
Extensive experience with Apache, PHP, and MySQL/MariaDB
Knowledge of implementing SSL certificates and user access controls
Virtualization skills:
Experience with libvirt VMs and XML configuration
Experience with KVM virsh
Understand Docker containers and kubernetes
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