Cyber Strategy & Risk Sr. Consultant

IBM; Alexandria (VA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work options

Job summary

IBM Consulting is building long-term client relationships and collaborating worldwide to shape hybrid cloud and AI journeys. This role focuses on designing and delivering security governance, risk, and compliance solutions for clients, leveraging IBM Methods to ensure quality and consistency across engagements.

The Security Services Specialist will work with clients to understand needs, design tailored governance frameworks, and lead delivery, driving compliance and risk mitigation in line with

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in security governance, risk, and compliance design.
• Experience using IBM Methods and Technical Work Products.
• Ability to lead the delivery of security solutions to meet client needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop security governance, risk, and compliance solutions using commercial and open source products and defined standards.
• Deliver client-facing security strategy, risk, and compliance services tailored to needs.
• Apply IBM Methods to develop and deliver security solutions that meet requirements.
• Lead the delivery of security solutions to ensure effective implementation.
• Develop and optimize security strategies to manage risks and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Security governance

IBM Methods

Risk & compliance management

Delivery leadership

Security products knowledge

Industry standards (NIST ISO HIPAA)

Cloud security awareness

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

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.

Your Role And Responsibilities

As a Security Services Specialist in Security Strategy, Risk & Compliance Services, you will help clients implement Security Governance, Risk and Compliance solutions using commercially available and open source products, as well as defined standards and policies. You will utilize IBM Methods and Technical Work Products to provide solutions.

Your Primary Responsibilities Will Include

• Develop Security Solutions: Design and implement security governance, risk, and compliance solutions for clients using commercially available and open source products, and defined standards and policies.
• Deliver Client-Facing Services: Collaborate with clients to understand their security needs and deliver tailored security strategy, risk, and compliance services to meet those needs.
• Apply IBM Methods: Utilize IBM Methods and Technical Work Products to develop and deliver security solutions that meet client requirements.
• Drive Solution Delivery: Lead the delivery of security solutions, ensuring they are implemented effectively and efficiently to meet client needs.
• Optimize Security Strategies: Develop and optimize security strategies to help clients mitigate risks and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

This job can be performed from anywhere in the US.

Preferred Education

Master's Degree

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• Deep Expertise in Security Governance: Proven experience in designing and implementing security governance, risk, and compliance solutions using commercially available and open source products, as well as defined standards and policies.
• Experience with IBM Methods: Skilled in utilizing IBM Methods and Technical Work Products to develop and deliver security solutions that meet client requirements.
• Risk and Compliance Management: Seasoned expertise in developing and optimizing security strategies to help clients mitigate risks and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Solution Delivery Leadership: Proven ability to lead the delivery of security solutions, ensuring they are implemented effectively and efficiently to meet client needs.
• Commercial and Open Source Product Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of commercially available and open source products used in security governance, risk, and compliance solutions.

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• Familiarity with Industry Standards: Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to security governance, risk, and compliance, such as NIST, ISO 27001, and HIPAA, is beneficial.
• Exposure to Cloud Security: Experience with cloud security platforms and technologies, including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, is advantageous.
• Understanding of Emerging Threats: Familiarity with emerging threats and trends in security, such as artificial intelligence and machine learning-based attacks, is desirable.