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- Department
- Security Engineering
- Job posted on
- Oct 01, 2025
- Employment type
- Full Time Employee
**IBM Security Verify Directory Administrator**
**Job Title: IBM Security Verify Directory Administrator**
**Experience Level: Mid to Senior Level (4-8 years of relevant experience)**
**Job Summary**
**Key Responsibilities**:
**Installation & Configuration**: Install and configure IBM Security Verify Directory on new Linux servers, ensuring all prerequisites and best practices are followed. This includes setting up the necessary file systems, users, and security configurations.**
**Replication Management**: Add new ISVD servers to the existing replication topology. This involves configuring the new server as a replica and establishing secure communication channels with the master and other peer servers.**
**Data Migration**: Perform data migration from the master server to the newly added server. Ensure data integrity and a smooth transition with mínimal downtime.**
**Synchronization Assurance**: Monitor and verify that data synchronization is working correctly and efficiently across all servers in the replication topology. Troubleshoot and resolve any replication conflicts or synchronization issues promptly.**
***Documentation**: Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of the directory infrastructure, including replication topology, configuration settings, and standard operating procedures.**
***Troubleshooting**: Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues related to the directory service, including performance bottlenecks, authentication failures, and data corruption.**
**Ideal Years of Experience**:
**4-8 years of professional experience** in a Linux administration role, with a strong focus on directory services and identity and access management (IAM).**
**At least 3-5 years of hands-on experience** with IBM Security Verify Directory (formerly IBM Tivoli Directory Server or IBM Security Directory Server).**
**Required Skills and Qualifications**:
**Proven experience with the installation, configuration, and administration of IBM Security Verify Directory on **Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)**, **SUSE**, or other major Linux distributions.**
**Strong understanding of LDAP concepts, schemas, and best practices.**
**Expertise in configuring and troubleshooting ISVD replication topologies, including master-replica and peer-to-peer configurations.**
**Experience with data migration techniques, including ldifde, idsldapadd, idsldapmodify, and other directory-specific tools.**
**Proficiency in shell scripting (e.g., Bash) for automation of administrative tasks.**
**Familiarity with security protocols such as SSL/TLS and PKI for secure communication.**
**Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.**
**Strong communication and interpersonal skills.**
**Preferred Skills (Bonus Points)**:
**Experience with other IBM Security products (e.g., IBM Security Verify, IBM Security Identity Manager).**
**Knowledge of virtualized environments (e.g., VMware, KVM).**
**Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).**
**Relevant certifications (e.g., IBM Certified Administrator - Security Verify Directory).
