Senior Data Security Consultant - Strategy & Incident

International Business Machines Corporation; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Consulting is seeking a seasoned Security Consultant specializing in Data Security in the United Kingdom. You will guide client IT and business leaders through data security strategies, risk assessments, and incident response planning to protect critical information assets.

You will work with leading organizations to map controls, analyze incidents, and develop tailored remediation roadmaps, helping clients strengthen their security posture and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Data security technologies knowledge across design, implementation, and management.
• Ability to apply security principles to data security programs and incident response plans.
• Strong understanding of maturity models and best practices in Data Security.
• Experience conducting risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities.
• Experience defining business drivers and developing data security strategies and incident plans.

Responsibilities

• Define drivers and develop data security strategies and incident response plans for clients.
• Analyze security incidents and provide remediation roadmaps.
• Conduct client interviews, workshops, and assessments to identify risks.
• Develop remediation roadmaps aligned with business objectives and security posture.
• Assist clients in implementing data security strategies to reduce risk.

Skills

Data security tech

Security principles

Maturity models

Risk assessment

Security strategy

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

IBM Consulting is seeking a seasoned Security Consultant specializing in Data Security in the United Kingdom. You will guide client IT and business leaders through data security strategies, risk assessments, and incident response planning to protect critical information assets.

You will work with leading organizations to map controls, analyze incidents, and develop tailored remediation roadmaps, helping clients strengthen their security posture and regulatory compliance.