Security Consultant-Data Security

IBM; Leicester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Consulting in the United Kingdom is seeking a seasoned Security Consultant specializing in Data Security to help client IT and business executives navigate risks and build resilient security postures.

You will develop tailored data security strategies, conduct assessments, and design remediation roadmaps, working with senior stakeholders to strengthen security posture and drive business outcomes.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in data security technologies, including design, implementation, and management.
• Experience guiding executives on differentiating and innovating using digital technologies.
• Proven ability to manage large, complex projects and mentor teams.
• Experience selling high-value engagements by nurturing client relationships.
• Excellent verbal and written communication to influence business leaders.

Responsibilities

• Define business drivers and design data security strategies and incident response plans.
• Analyze security incidents and provide remediation roadmaps to clients.
• Conduct client interviews, workshops, and assessments to identify Data Security risks.
• Develop remediation roadmaps aligned to business objectives and security posture goals.
• Enhance security posture by implementing data security strategies with clients.

Skills

Data Security

Security Principles

Maturity Models

Risk Assessment

Executive Communication

Project Leadership

Data Privacy

Incident Response

Cloud Security

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Introduction

A career in IBM Consulting is built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You’ll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you’ll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact.

At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long-term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences.

Your Role And Responsibilities

As a seasoned Security Consultant specializing in Data Security, you will help client IT and business executives navigate complex Data Security issues, risks, and vulnerabilities. By leveraging your expertise in security principles, Data security technologies, maturity models, and best practices, you will drive the development of tailored data security strategies and solutions.

Your Primary Responsibilities Will Include

• Define Business Drivers: Develop a deep understanding of clients’ business needs and define associated data security strategies, programs, and incident response plans that meet their unique requirements.
• Analyze Security Incidents: Apply your knowledge of Data security technologies and best practices to analyze and resolve security incidents, providing actionable remediation recommendations and roadmaps to clients.
• Conduct Assessments: Engage with clients through interviews, workshops, and assessments to identify Data Security risks, exposures, and vulnerabilities, and develop targeted solutions to address these gaps.
• Develop Remediation Roadmaps: Collaborate with clients to create comprehensive remediation plans and roadmaps that align with their overall business objectives and security posture goals.
• Enhance Security Posture: Work closely with clients to implement data security strategies and solutions that drive superior security posture and minimize risk.

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• Data Security Technologies Expertise: Deep expertise in Data security technologies, including design, implementation, and management, with the ability to apply this knowledge to analyze and resolve security incidents.
• Demonstrated ability to help senior executives determine where to compete, how to differentiate, and how to innovate business models by taking advantage of digital and new technologies.
• Proven track record of team and client success, reflecting an ability to manage large and complex projects, lead and teach associates, and partner with client stakeholders to achieve common goals.
• Experience in selling high-value engagements by nurturing client and prospect relationships and tailoring offerings to achieve client and business goals
• Powerful communication and storytelling skills, successfully applying verbal and written communications to influence business leaders and team members by exposing and defending points of view.
• Security Principles Application: Experience with applying security principles to develop data security strategies, programs, and incident response plans that meet clients’ unique business needs.
• Maturity Models Knowledge: Deep understanding of maturity models and best practices in Data Security, with the ability to leverage this knowledge to drive the development of tailored data security solutions.
• Risk Assessment Expertise: Experience in conducting assessments to identify Data Security risks, exposures, and vulnerabilities, with the ability to develop targeted solutions to address these gaps.
• Security Strategy Development: Experience in defining business drivers and developing associated data security strategies, programs, and incident response plans that meet clients’ unique requirements.
• As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. However, for you to be eligible for this role, you must have the valid right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we do not offer visa sponsorship.

Preferred technical and professional experience

• Data Security Governance Knowledge: Experience with data security governance frameworks and regulatory requirements is beneficial for developing effective data security strategies and solutions.
• Cloud Security Expertise: Familiarity with cloud security technologies and platforms can enhance the ability to analyze and resolve security incidents in cloud-based environments.
• Cybersecurity Frameworks Understanding: Knowledge of industry-recognized cybersecurity frameworks can inform the development of comprehensive remediation plans and roadmaps.
• Holding UK government security clearance, or being eligible to obtain it.