Cyber Strategy & Risk Sr. Consultant

IBM; Boston (KY); Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM seeks a Security Services Specialist in Security Strategy, Risk & Compliance Services to help clients implement governance, risk and compliance solutions using IBM Methods and open source tools. You will collaborate with clients, design solutions, and lead delivery to ensure regulatory readiness and business resilience.

This role can be performed from anywhere in the US, with ongoing opportunities to shape security strategy, manage risk, and drive measurable client impact across industries.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in security governance, risk and compliance solutions using approved products and standards.
• Skilled in IBM Methods and Technical Work Products to develop and deliver security solutions.
• Experience in risk and compliance management and regulatory alignment.
• Ability to lead security solution delivery and oversight.
• Knowledge of commercial and open-source security products used in governance, risk and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement security governance, risk and compliance solutions for clients using commercial and open source products and defined standards.
• Collaborate with clients to understand security needs and deliver tailored security strategy and compliance services.
• Utilize IBM Methods to develop and deliver security solutions that meet client requirements.
• Lead the delivery of security solutions to meet client needs and drive outcomes.
• Develop and optimize security strategies to mitigate risks and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Security governance

Risk & compliance

Compliance management

IBM Methods

Security solution delivery

Open source & commercial products

Regulatory requirements

Cloud security

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

Introduction

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.

Introduction

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.