Senior Security Consultant-Data Security

IBM; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) Consulting is seeking an experienced Security Consultant specializing in Data Security. You will help client executives navigate data security risks, threats, and vulnerabilities by leveraging your deep expertise in security principles, maturity models, and best practices to craft tailored data security strategies and solutions.

Your role includes defining business drivers, analyzing incidents, conducting assessments, and developing remediation

Qualifications

• Seasoned security professional with data security focus and risk-led mindset.
• Experience applying governance, risk management and compliance in client environments.
• Proven ability to define data security strategies and remediation roadmaps.

Responsibilities

• Define business drivers and tailor data security strategies and incident plans.
• Analyze security incidents and provide actionable remediation guidance and roadmaps.
• Conduct client assessments to identify data security risks and vulnerabilities.
• Develop remediation roadmaps aligned with business goals and security posture.
• Enhance client security posture by implementing data security strategies and technologies.
• Apply security principles and leverage maturity models to strengthen programs.

Skills

Data Security

Cloud Security

Risk Assessment

Incident Response

Security Governance

Regulatory Compliance

Tools

Data security technologies

Maturity models

Job description

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. 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.
• 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.

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.

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

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.