Database Security Administrator

Who We Are

At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward – always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.

The Role

Within our Database Administration team at Kyndryl, you'll be a master of managing and administering the backbone of our technological infrastructure. You'll be the architect of the system, shaping the base definition, structure, and documentation to ensure the long-term success of our business operations. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• AVDF Configuration and Management:
• Configure system settings on the Audit Vault Server. 

•  •  Create connections and targets for databases and operating systems. 

•  •  Deploy and activate Audit Vault Agents on target host computers. 

•  •  Configure audit trails for targets monitored by Audit Vault Agent. 

•  •  Configure Database Firewall on the network. 

•  •  Create Database Firewall monitoring points for targets. 

•  •  Back up and archive audit and configuration data. 

•  •  Create administrative users and manage access (super administrator only). 

•  •  Configure Microsoft Active Directory or OpenLDAP. 

•  •  Create high availability for Audit Vault Server. 

•  •  Integration of AV server with central SIEM third party tools. 

•  Database Security Posture Management:

• Manage the security posture of Oracle Databases, providing visibility into security configuration, user entitlements, stored procedures, and sensitive data. 

•  •  Assess and discover security vulnerabilities and risks. 

•  •  Audit and monitor database activity on the network and within the database. 

•  •  Protect against SQL injection threats. 

•  •  Consolidate audit data into a secure and scalable repository. 

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•  Security Event Analysis and Reporting:

• Analyze security events and activity reports to identify potential security breaches or misuse. 

•  •  Provide forensic analysis of security events. 

•  •  Generate reports for security and compliance regulations. 

•  •  Configure alerts and notifications for security events. 

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•  Compliance and Auditing:

• Ensure compliance with security standards and regulations. 

•  •  Manage Oracle unified auditing and STIG- and CIS-compliant Oracle audit policies. 

•  •  Track data access and modifications. 

•  •  Detect data exfiltration attempts from databases. 

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•  Other Skills:

• Strong understanding of Oracle databases and security concepts. 

•  •  Experience with SQL and PL/SQL. 

•  •  Knowledge of network security principles. 

•  •  Familiarity with audit tools and technologies. 

•  •  Problem-solving and analytical skills. 

•  •  Excellent communication and documentation skills. 

You'll be a strategic partner, working closely with various teams to coordinate systematic database project plans that align with our organizational goals. Your contributions will not go unnoticed - you'll have the opportunity to propose and implement enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the system, enabling us to deliver world-class services to our customers.

Your Future at Kyndryl
Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career, from Junior Administrator to Architect. We have training and upskilling programs that you won’t find anywhere else, including hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and the chance to certify in all four major platforms. One of the benefits of Kyndryl is that we work with customers in a variety of industries, from banking to retail. Whether you want to broaden your knowledge base or narrow your scope and specialize in a specific sector, you can find your opportunity here.

Who You Are

You’re good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally as important – you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused – someone who prioritizes customer success in their work. And finally, you’re open and borderless – naturally inclusive in how you work with others.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in Oracle database administration & architecture.
• Strong expertise in Oracle RAC, Data Guard, GoldenGate, and RMAN.
• In-depth knowledge of Oracle internals, performance tuning, and SQL optimization.
• Hands-on experience with Linux environments, storage management, and cloud databases (OCI, AWS RDS, Azure DB).
• Strong troubleshooting, incident management, and automation skills.
• Excellent communication and ability to work in a fast-paced 24x7 support environment.

• Preferred Certifications:

• Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) – Oracle Database Administration
• Oracle Certified Master (OCM) – Oracle Database
• ITIL v4 Foundation (for incident & change management best practices)
• Cloud certifications (OCI, AWS, Azure) are a plus

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

Being You

Diversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it’s how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we’re not doing it single-handily: Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you – and everyone next to you – the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That’s the Kyndryl Way.

What You Can Expect

With state-of-the-art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Kyndryl cares about your well-being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter – wherever you are in your life journey. Our employee learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more. Through our company-wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non-profit organizations.  At Kyndryl, we invest heavily in you, we want you to succeed so that together, we will all succeed.

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