Cyberspace Planner TS/SCI

IBM Computing; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Consulting is seeking a Security Consultant to help client IT and business executives understand key governance, risk, and compliance issues. You will define roadmaps to achieve business and security objectives and work with CISO/BISO to ensure regulatory compliance.

You will conduct workshops, assess vulnerabilities, develop strategic roadmaps, and demonstrate knowledge of ISO 27001, SOC2, PCI DSS, and SOX. A DoD 8140/8570 IAM Level II certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in security governance, risk and compliance for clients.
• Knowledge of ISO 27001, SOC2, PCI DSS, and SOX.
• Familiarity with DoD/DoW/IC regulatory requirements.
• DoD 8140 IAM Level II cybersecurity certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct workshops and assessments to identify security issues and vulnerabilities.
• Develop strategic roadmaps linking business drivers to security objectives.
• Demonstrate understanding of compliance regulations such as ISO 27001, SOC2, PCI DSS and SOX.
• Collaborate with CISO/BISO to ensure regulatory compliance across programs.
• Support clients in applying auditing and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Tools

DoD 8140 IAM Level II

ISO 27001

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.

Your role and responsibilities

As a Security Consultant, you will help Client IT and business executives understand key Security Governance, Risk, and Compliance issues. You will define business drivers and associated Tactical and Strategic roadmaps to achieve business and security objectives.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Conduct Workshops and Assessments: Deliver workshops and assessments to identify key security governance, risk, and compliance issues, exposures, and vulnerabilities for clients.
• Develop Strategic Roadmaps: Define business drivers and create tactical and strategic roadmaps to help clients achieve their business and security objectives.
• Demonstrate Compliance Understanding: Show understanding of compliance and regulations such as ISO 27001, SOC2, PCI DSS, and SOX to support client needs.
• Collaborate with CISO/BISO: Work closely with the CISO/BISO organization to ensure compliance with various regulations.
• Support Client Compliance: Apply knowledge of auditing and compliance to support clients in meeting regulatory requirements.

Required technical and professional expertise

• Cyber Mission Planning: Experience supporting the full range of cyber mission planning including Corse of Action Development, the Military Decision Process and mission exaction evaluation such as effects assessments.
• Understanding of Mission Relevant Regulations: Knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements such as DOD/DOW regulations, Intelligence Community Directives Executive Orders to support client needs.
• Full Spectrum Mission Support Experience: Exposure to the full range of cyber operational missions either with the DoW/DoD, IC or LE Organizations.
• Strategic Roadmap Development: Experience working with business drivers to create tactical and strategic roadmaps that achieve mission and security objectives.
• Collaboration with Executive Teams: Exposure to working with executive teams, such as SES/FO/GO organizations, to ensure compliance with various regulations.
• Certification in Cybersecurity: Possession of DoD 8140/8570 IAM Level II compliant certifications in cybersecurity, such as Security+.

Preferred technical and professional experience

• DoD/DOW Mission Background: Exposure to DoD/DoW Mission practices and , operational processes and compliance frameworks, with an understanding of how to apply this knowledge to support clients in meeting mission requirements.
• Strategic Planning: Experience working with mission drivers to create tactical, operational and strategic cyber mission roadmaps that achieve mission and security objectives, with a focus on long-term planning and risk management.

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.