IBM Security Verify Directory (ISVD) Administrator

Job Title: IBM Security Verify Directory (ISVD) Administrator

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Join our Identity and Access Management (IAM) team as an experienced IBM Security Verify Directory (ISVD) Administrator.

We’re looking for a highly skilled professional with deep expertise in ISVD to implement, configure, and maintain a secure and scalable directory services infrastructure in a Linux environment. This is a critical role supporting high availability, data integrity, and seamless replication across systems.

What You’ll Do:

• Install and configure IBM Security Verify Directory (ISVD) on Linux servers (RHEL, SUSE).
• Set up and manage directory replication topologies (master-replica and peer-to-peer).
• Perform secure data migrations using LDAP tools (e.g., idsldapadd, idsldapmodify).
• Monitor synchronization and replication health across ISVD nodes.
• Apply system patches, perform upgrades, and maintain overall directory health and uptime.
• Troubleshoot technical issues including authentication, performance tuning, and connectivity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Security, Networking, Application teams) to support access management needs.
• Document architecture, configurations, and operational procedures.

What You’ll Bring:

• 4–9 years of Linux system administration experience, with a focus on Identity & Access Management.
• 3–5 years of hands-on experience specifically with

  IBM Security Verify Directory (ISVD)

  / Tivoli Directory Server.
• Strong understanding of LDAP, directory schemas, and access control models.
• Proven experience managing replication topologies and secure communication between nodes.
• Proficiency in shell scripting (e.g., Bash) for automation.
• Deep knowledge of security protocols including SSL/TLS and PKI.
• Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills.

Preferred:

• Experience with other IBM Security tools (e.g., ISIM, IBM Security Verify SaaS).
• Familiarity with virtualization (VMware, KVM) and hybrid/cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• IBM certifications related to ISVD or Security solutions.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to work on mission-critical infrastructure, contribute to enterprise-scale security, and grow your career in IAM technologies—all in a flexible, remote-first environment.