Guardium DAM L2

DAM Administrator
(L2) –

Role Overview

The DAM Administrator – L2 is responsible for the
administration, configuration, maintenance and operational support of
enterprise database activity monitoring solutions. The role ensures continuous
monitoring of database activities, enforcement of security policies, incident
detection and response, and compliance with organizational and regulatory
standards across on-premises and cloud environments. The position works closely
with SOC teams, database administrators, and infrastructure teams to maintain a
secure database environment.

Key Responsibilities

·         Administer and maintain DAM platforms across
enterprise environments.

·         Configure and manage monitoring policies, rules
and alerting mechanisms for database activity.

·         Ensure proper onboarding of databases into DAM
solutions and maintain monitoring coverage.

·         Monitor database activity alerts, investigate
security events and perform advanced incident triage.

·         Tune policies and alert rules to improve
accuracy and reduce false positives.

·         Perform routine system health checks,
maintenance, patching and upgrades of DAM infrastructure.

·         Support database security hardening initiatives
in line with organizational policies and compliance requirements.

·         Generate security reports, dashboards and audit
evidence for internal and external stakeholders.

·         Coordinate with SOC teams for incident response,
alert analysis and workflow improvements.

·         Manage backup, restore, and archival of DAM
configurations, logs and monitoring data.

·         Troubleshoot issues across databases, operating
systems, applications and network layers.

·         Support audits, compliance reviews and
investigations by providing relevant logs and evidence.

·         Ensure adherence to security policies, standards
and regulatory requirements across all monitored systems.

Required Expertise & Qualifications

·         Proven hands-on experience in DAM administration
and operations.

·         Strong understanding of database security
concepts including auditing, access control and activity monitoring.

·         Experience working in hybrid environments
(on-premises and cloud).

·         Good knowledge of relational databases such as
Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, or DB2.

·         Understanding of database connectivity, query
behavior and security risks.

·         Knowledge of security monitoring principles and
incident detection methodologies.

·         Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking
fundamentals.

·         Experience working in SOC or security operations
environments.

·         Strong troubleshooting skills across Linux/Unix,
databases, applications and networks.

·         Experience with ticketing and incident
management systems.

·         Ability to create operational dashboards,
reports and compliance documentation.

·         Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

·         Good communication and documentation abilities.

Preferred Skills

·         Experience integrating DAM solutions with SIEM
or enterprise monitoring platforms.

·         Knowledge of cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or
GCP) in security operations context.

·         Understanding of compliance frameworks such as
PCI-DSS, SOX, GDPR, HIPAA, etc.

·         Experience in performance tuning and
optimization of monitoring systems.

·         Basic scripting/automation knowledge (Shell,
Python, or similar).

·         Certifications (nice to have):

o    Information
Security / Database Security certifications

o    ITIL
Foundation

o    Security+
/ CEH or equivalent

Experience Level

• 3–6
  years of experience in Database Activity Monitoring, database security
  operations, or SOC/security infrastructure administration.
  

Key Competencies

·         Strong operational expertise in DAM
administration and database security monitoring.

·         Ability to manage and optimize enterprise
security monitoring platforms.

·         Strong incident investigation and
troubleshooting skills.

·         High attention to detail and strong analytical
thinking.

·         Ability to work in 24x7 operational
environments.

·         Strong collaboration with SOC, DBA,
infrastructure, and compliance teams.

·         Proactive approach to improving monitoring
effectiveness and security posture.

Requirements