Managing Consultant - Cyber Strategy & Risk

IBM Computing; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 299,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Riyadh seeks a Managing Consultant to provide innovative security solutions. This role requires deep knowledge in cybersecurity, excellent communication skills, and at least 5 years of consulting experience. The ideal candidate will work closely with clients to resolve complex security challenges and lead advisory services. Competitive compensation and an inclusive work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven record of security thought leadership.
• At least 5 years of relevant consulting experience.
• Experience in Cyber Strategy and Risk domain.

Responsibilities

• Provide customized security solutions.
• Work with clients to understand their business issues.
• Deliver strategic security advisory services.

Skills

Security consulting skills

Strong communication skills

Cybersecurity expertise

Client advisory

Job description

Introduction

The IBM security consulting team provides customized solutions for our clients, not point solutions or basic product installation. The Managing Consultant will work with our clients to understand their specific business issues, both internally and externally and provide solutions to solve specific business issues for our clients. They will be able to look at our client’s issues and work with other senior IBM consultants to provide guidance on a systematic approach to solve these within our client’s budget and timeframe.

Your role and responsibilities

The IBM security consulting team provides customized solutions for our clients, not point solutions or basic product installation. The Managing Consultant will work with our clients to understand their specific business issues, both internally and externally and provide solutions to solve specific business issues for our clients. They will be able to look at our client’s issues and work with other senior IBM consultants to provide guidance on a systematic approach to solve these within our client’s budget and timeframe.

The Managing Consultants will provide subject matter expertise in the form of workshops, and consulting engagements, which assess a client’s security capabilities, which could be in the policy, process, technology or organizational areas, identify gaps and recommend cost effective best practices to reduce client risk and increase their handle on security risk. Having hands on implementation experience is a requirement of this position as well at deep technical knowledge of Security Governance tools. The Senior Consultant will assist in pre-sales, sales, closure, and then organizing the delivery of security consulting services with local teams.

Required technical and professional expertise

Security Domain Skills

• This position requires knowledge across multiple platforms, processes or architectures. This position requires security consulting skills and the ability to act as a trusted client advisor and a trusted technical lead for the team. The Managing Consultant will need to have skills to be able to work with other IBM teams and:
• Deliver strategic security advisory services
• A proven record of security thought leadership and be recognized for business and technical acumen Cyber Strategy and Risk services
• Depth of knowledge in one or more of the core security areas in Cyber Strategy and Risk such as Security Architecture/Cloud Security/ OT Security/ SAP Security/e-GRC.
• Hands on experience and understanding of compliance (ISO 27001, NCA, SOC 2, COBIT, NIST, PCI DSS, GDPR etc) and Regulatory requirements.

Core consulting skills

• Strong communication and presentation skills
• The ability to lead large groups and be a primary facilitator and lead.
• Strong written skills
• Comfortable working in a project based / client serving model
• Ability to lead and shape client expectations
• Help drive pursuits and engage in complex deals, matching outcomes to expectations
• Ability to work easily with diverse and dynamic teams

Ability to work in a matrix management model

Preferred technical and professional experience

• At least 5 years relevant consulting experience in Cyber Strategy and Risk domain
• Security consulting experience across multiple client verticals, including Financial Services, Public Sector, Technology, Telecommunications, Manufacturing, Industrial & Mining etc.

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.