Security Strategy Consultant: Regulatory, Risk & Compliance

IBM; Hursley; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Consulting in the United Kingdom seeks a seasoned Security Consultant to lead client engagements across security, regulatory, risk and compliance initiatives. You will assess IT environments, design security programs, and help clients strengthen governance and data privacy.

You will work with account teams to tailor high‑value offerings, mentor junior staff, and guide both strategy and implementation, delivering measurable risk reduction for large enterprises.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in security consulting, leading client and account teams to resolve security, regulatory, risk, and compliance issues.
• Ability to help senior executives determine competitive differentiators using digital tech and new business models.
• Proven track record managing large, complex projects and guiding junior staff and client stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop security strategies by assessing governance, data privacy, third‑party risk and IT regulatory needs.
• Evaluate technical exposure and vulnerabilities in IT environments; provide remediation recommendations.
• Lead security program development including security education and training for clients.
• Collaborate with clients to address security, regulatory, and risk compliance requirements.

Skills

Security leadership

Regulatory compliance

Vulnerability assessment

Security strategy

Client engagement

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

IBM Consulting in the United Kingdom seeks a seasoned Security Consultant to lead client engagements across security, regulatory, risk and compliance initiatives. You will assess IT environments, design security programs, and help clients strengthen governance and data privacy.

You will work with account teams to tailor high‑value offerings, mentor junior staff, and guide both strategy and implementation, delivering measurable risk reduction for large enterprises.