Strategic ERP & Application Security Leader

International Business Machines Corporation; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM is seeking a senior security consulting leader to drive go-to-market initiatives and deliver end-to-end cybersecurity solutions for enterprise clients in the United States. You will shape strategies, lead cross-functional teams, and advise on security risk, governance, and AI security implementations.

You will collaborate with architects, engineers, and project managers to design cost-effective security architectures, mentor teams, and contribute to industry thought leadership.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in security consulting in a top-tier professional services firm.
• 5+ years of experience in cloud, infrastructure, or network cybersecurity with deep understanding of the industry.
• Bachelor’s degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA).
• Expert knowledge of cybersecurity methods, tools, and industry best practices.
• Familiarity with security frameworks and vendor solutions (OWASP, SAP cybersecurity).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to articulate complex solutions and build client relationships.

Responsibilities

• GTM / Business Development / Sales.
• Develop and implement strategies, campaigns, and focused sales plays with IBM GTM teams to increase pipeline and book of business for Application cybersecurity services.
• Enable GTM teams with qualifying, pursuing, and converting client opportunities.
• Leverage partnerships with alliance partners and OEM vendors to improve GTM execution and opportunity conversion.
• Collaborate with security architects, consultants, and project managers on end-to-end solutions and managed services.
• Lead the design of enterprise solutions focused on ERP security, vulnerability management, SbD/SPbD, DevSecOps, and AI security harness.
• Assist account teams with strategic roadmaps and tactical plans tailored to client needs and regulatory obligations.
• Advise clients on discovering security weaknesses and implementing guardrails for AI copilots in applications.
• Participate in technical whiteboarding, workshops, and POV ROI calculations to educate clients.
• Contribute to thought leadership, whitepapers, and presentations on enterprise cybersecurity.

Skills

Security consulting

Cloud security

Strategic planning

Communication

Sales enablement

Education

Bachelor’s degree or certifications (CISSP/CISM/CISA)

Tools

OWASP

AppScan

Veracode

Checkmarx

Onapsis

Job description

IBM is seeking a senior security consulting leader to drive go-to-market initiatives and deliver end-to-end cybersecurity solutions for enterprise clients in the United States. You will shape strategies, lead cross-functional teams, and advise on security risk, governance, and AI security implementations.

You will collaborate with architects, engineers, and project managers to design cost-effective security architectures, mentor teams, and contribute to industry thought leadership.