Senior Security Strategy & Risk Consultant

International Business Machines Corporation; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Consulting in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Security Consultant to join Security, Regulatory, Risk & Compliance Services. You will lead client engagements, assess IT exposure, and help shape security strategies across industries.

You will design and implement security programs, evaluate regulatory compliance, and guide clients in risk mitigation, data privacy, and third‑party risk management, collaborating with account teams to deliver tangible security outcomes.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in security consulting and leadership to address security, regulatory, risk and compliance issues.
• Experience developing security strategies aligning governance, data privacy and third‑party risk with business goals.
• Experience designing and implementing security programs including education/training for clients.
• In-depth knowledge of regulations and standards with ability to assess client compliance and recommend remediation.
• Ability to identify and evaluate technical vulnerabilities and advise on mitigations.

Responsibilities

• Develop security strategies and governance assessments for clients.
• Evaluate technical exposure and vulnerabilities in IT environments.
• Lead security program development including security education and training.
• Collaborate with clients to address regulatory and risk compliance requirements.
• Assess regulatory compliance and propose remediation improvements.

Skills

Security consulting

Security strategy development

Security program development

Regulatory compliance expertise

Technical vulnerability assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

IBM Consulting in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Security Consultant to join Security, Regulatory, Risk & Compliance Services. You will lead client engagements, assess IT exposure, and help shape security strategies across industries.

You will design and implement security programs, evaluate regulatory compliance, and guide clients in risk mitigation, data privacy, and third‑party risk management, collaborating with account teams to deliver tangible security outcomes.