Managing Consultant - Cyber Threat Management Consultant

IBM; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational technology company is seeking a Managing Consultant specializing in Cyber Threat Management to enhance client security solutions. The role requires extensive experience in information security, managing client relationships, and leading security operations teams. Ideal candidates have 12+ years of experience and expertise in tools such as SIEM and various security assessment tools. This full-time position operates within consulting and IT services, providing an opportunity to drive significant client engagements.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in information security with a focus on security operations.
• 5+ years managing client relationships and proposals.
• 6+ years leading a security operations center.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily interactions with various stakeholders.
• Develop solution processes and threat models.
• Assist with team selection and skill development.

Skills

Information security expertise

Client relationship management

Customer service skills

Project management skills

Analytical skills

Communication and presentation skills

Education

Professional certifications (CISSP, SANS GCIA, GMON)

Tools

SIEM: PAN XSIAM

Splunk

MSFT Sentinel

Security assessment tools (NMAP, Nessus, Metasploit, Netcat)

Job description

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Introduction

IBM Cyber Threat Management takes a holistic approach to building and operating cyber security and response solutions and capabilities that support the cyber threat management and regulatory compliance needs of the world’s largest enterprises. Our team combines robust methodologies for security intelligence and operations with industry-experienced consultants and market-leading technology.

Your Role And Responsibilities

The Senior Managing Security Consultant will take direction from the CTM leader and work directly with the client to ensure the security solutions are implemented or improved according to the client's business requirements. He will work to develop solutions and capabilities to identify, analyze, and respond to cyber attacks, violations, and abuse within the client environment. He will help in business development, building proposals, and meeting clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day interactions with various business groups, executive management, and other key stakeholders.
• Manage or lead the day-to-day operations of a cyber-defense capability on behalf of the client (if needed/required).
• Develop solution processes, procedures, and information workflows.
• Develop threat models.
• Develop business lead use cases and correlation rules.
• Assist the client and consultant team as needed to ensure all aspects of the project are completed on time.
• Establish and manage project plans for the engagements.
• Communicate routinely with the client and IBM leadership team regarding progress, current challenges, risks, and other information that may impact the project.
• Manage engagement risk and define deliverable content.
• Assist with team selection (recruiting, interviewing, etc.).
• Manage skill development, training, and career progression of client solution staff (if needed).
• Develop client solution staffing schedules and training plans.
• Serve as the primary IBM approver for solution processes, procedures, and information workflows for the engagement.
• Engage in peer-to-peer dialogue with clients about their industry and situation.
• Open new discussions and build opportunities with clients.
• Build strong rapport with clients, creating respect and trust.
• Open new relationship opportunities within the client environment.
• Understand how to construct and gain agreement for business cases.
• Select appropriate tools to develop and validate business cases.
• Shape and influence client attitudes to outcomes and key benefits for both the client and IBM.
• Plan and lead delivery of workshops and facilitated client events.

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• 12+ years working within the information security field, with emphasis on security operations, incident management, intrusion detection and analysis, firewall deployment, compliance efforts, and security event analysis.
• 5+ years experience in managing clients’ relationships, performing presentations, and building proposals.
• 6+ years experience leading a security operations center team.
• Experience designing and building security or network operations centers.
• Experience designing, implementing, and managing processes, technology, governance models, people.
• Incident management process development and/or incident management experience.
• Ability to train level 1 and level 2 security operations center analysts/engineers.
• Great customer service skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Advanced technical writing skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Good project management skills.
• Product knowledge of SIEM: PAN XSIAM, Splunk, MSFT Sentinel.
• Depth of knowledge in threat modeling, use cases, and response runbooks (A Must).
• Experience building threat intelligence and threat hunting capabilities.
• Experience with log management or security information management tools.
• Experience with security assessment tools (NMAP, Nessus, Metasploit, Netcat).
• Comfortable working in a project-based / client-serving model.
• Drive client pursuits and engage in complex deals.
• Ability to work with global and diverse teams in a dynamic environment.
• Professional certifications including CISSP, SANS GCIA, GMON; cloud certifications a plus (i.e., AWS).

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

Language: English

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting