Senior Security Consultant-Data Security

IBM; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) in Boston seeks a seasoned Security Consultant specializing in Data Security. You will guide client IT and business executives through complex data security issues, risks, and vulnerabilities with deep expertise in security principles and best practices.

You will define strategies, analyze incidents, conduct assessments, and develop remediation roadmaps to strengthen clients' security posture and align data protection with business goals.

Qualifications

• Seasoned security professional with data security domain expertise.
• Experience conducting client interviews, workshops, and assessments.
• Ability to develop remediation roadmaps aligned to business goals.

Responsibilities

• Define business drivers and tailor data security strategies, programs, and incident response plans.
• Analyze security incidents and provide actionable remediation recommendations and roadmaps to clients.
• Conduct client interviews, workshops, and assessments to identify data security risks and vulnerabilities.
• Develop remediation roadmaps that align with clients' objectives and security posture goals.
• Enhance security posture by implementing data security strategies and solutions.

Skills

Security strategy

Data security technologies

Risk assessment

Incident response

Remediation planning

Stakeholder communication

Job description

As a seasoned Security Consultant specializing in Data Security, you will help client IT and business executives navigate complex Data Security issues, risks, and vulnerabilities. By leveraging your expertise in security principles, Data security technologies, maturity models, and best practices, you will drive the development of tailored data security strategies and solutions.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Define Business Drivers: Develop a deep understanding of clients' business needs and define associated data security strategies, programs, and incident response plans that meet their unique requirements.
• Analyze Security Incidents: Apply your knowledge of Data security technologies and best practices to analyze and resolve security incidents, providing actionable remediation recommendations and roadmaps to clients.
• Conduct Assessments: Engage with clients through interviews, workshops, and assessments to identify Data Security risks, exposures, and vulnerabilities, and develop targeted solutions to address these gaps.
• Develop Remediation Roadmaps: Collaborate with clients to create comprehensive remediation plans and roadmaps that align with their overall business objectives and security posture goals.
• Enhance Security Posture: Work closely with clients to implement data security strategies and solutions that drive superior security posture and minimize risk.