Introduction
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Your Role and Responsibilities
„The IBM mainframe (Z Systems) is responsible for most credit card transactions and is used by the many of the top insurers, banks, retailers, and airlines.
IBM z/VM® is an operating system with highly secure and scalable hypervisor and virtualization technology designed to run Linux®, z/OS®, z/VSE® and z/TPF virtual machines as well as Red Hat® OpenShift® on IBM zSystems™ and IBM LinuxONE servers. z/VM provides a highly secure and scalable environment for efficiently running critical Linux applications, with support for more Linux virtual servers than any other platform in a single footprint.
The z Linux team is a worldwide team, primarily located in Boebling, Germany with expansion plans in Bangalore, India.
A Security Specialist helps protect an organization’s sensitive information, safeguards against cyber attacks, and maintains the trust and confidence of clients and stakeholders. If you are passionate about security and have the necessary testing skills and qualifications, a career as a Security Test Specialist is in high demand in the current era of interconnectivity. IBM Z team is currently looking for experts with in Security background with interest in exploring and learning new cybersecurity technologies.
As a developer your primary responsibility is to try to simulate and execute predominant ransomware attacks on few of the Linux OS components. You will be working together with a set of cybersecurity experts within IBM to understand concepts around Threat modelling , Manual Operating System Vulnerability Testing, Operating System and hypervisor exploits.“

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• 8-12 years’ experience in Information Security, or a related field
• Expert level C/C++ programming skills
• Strong Python skills
• Deep Linux Kernel knowledge and hands-on experience
• Professional certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security
• Professional (CISSP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or Certified Information
• Security Manager (CISM) are highly desirable.
• Proven experience in information security, including risk assessment, incident response, and security operations.
• Familiarity with security tools and technologies such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection.
• Understanding of encryption and cryptographic protocols.
• Strong understanding of secure coding practices and web application security.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with integrity.
• Basic understanding about processor architectures like ARM

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Strong knowledge of information security principles, practices, and technologies.
• Proficient in performing risk assessments and vulnerability scans.
• Familiarity with security frameworks and standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, and PCI DSS.
• Experience in configuring and managing security systems such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and antivirus software.
• Knowledge of network protocols, routing, and switching.
• Familiarity with security frameworks and standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, and PCI DSS.
• Knowledge of compliance requirements and regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, or SOX.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills to identify and resolve security incidents.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate security risks and recommendations.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.“