IBM
Security Consultant-Data Security
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Security Consultant-Data Security
Career in IBM Consulting
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
- 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 seasoned Security Consultant specializing in Data Security, you will help client IT and business executives navigate complex:
- Data Security issues
- Risks
- Vulnerabilities
By leveraging your expertise in:
- Security principles
- Data security technologies
- Maturity models
- Best practices
You will drive the development of tailored data security strategies and solutions.
Your primary responsibilities include:
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Define business drivers:
- Develop a deep understanding of clients’ business needs
- Define associated data security strategies, programs, and incident response plans that meet their unique requirements.
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Analyze security incidents:
- Apply knowledge of data security technologies and best practices
- Provide actionable remediation recommendations and roadmaps to clients.
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Conduct assessments:
- Engage with clients through interviews, workshops, and assessments to identify:
- Data Security risks
- Exposures
- Vulnerabilities
- Develop targeted solutions to address these gaps.
- Engage with clients through interviews, workshops, and assessments to identify:
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Develop remediation roadmaps:
- Collaborate with clients to create comprehensive:
- Remediation plans
- Roadmaps that align with business objectives and security posture goals.
- Collaborate with clients to create comprehensive:
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Enhance security posture:
- Implement data security strategies that drive superior security posture and minimize risk.
Preferred Education
Bachelor’s Degree
Required Technical and Professional Expertise
Data Security Technologies Expertise
- Deep expertise in data security technologies covering:
- Design
- Implementation
- Management
- Ability to analyze and resolve security incidents
Business Technology Digital Strategy
- Demonstrated ability to help senior executives:
- Determine where to compete
- How to differentiate
- How to innovate business models through digital and new technologies
Team & Client Success
- Proven track record ensuring:
- Management of large and complex projects
- Leadership and teaching of associates
- Stakeholder partnership with client teams for common goals
Sales & Client Engagement Expertise
- Experience in selling high-value engagements through:
- Nurturing client and prospect relationships
- Tailoring offerings to achieve business and client goals
Communication & Influence
- Strong powerful communication and storytelling skills
- Ability to successfully apply verbal and written communication to:
- Influence business leaders and team members
- Defend and expose points of view
Security Principles Application
- Experience in applying security principles to develop:
- Data security strategies
- Programs
- Incident response plans tailored to unique business needs
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Maturity Models & Best Practices
- Deep knowledge of:
- Maturity models
- Data Security best practices
- Ability to develop tailored data security solutions
Risk Assessment Expertise
- Conduct assessments to identify:
- Data Security risks
- Exposures
- Vulnerabilities
- Develop targeted solutions addressing identified gaps
Security Strategy Development
- Experience defining business drivers and creating:
- Associated data security strategies
- Programs
- Incident response plans aligned with unique client requirements
As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. However, for eligibility, you must have the valid right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, no visa sponsorship is available. This requirement is mandatory.
Preferred*
Technical & Professional Experience:
Data Security Governance Knowledge
- Experience with:
- Data security governance frameworks
- Regulatory requirements
- Beneficial for developing effective data security strategies and solutions.
Cloud Security Expertise
- Familiarity with:
- Cloud security technologies
- Security platforms
- Enhances ability to resolve incidents in cloud-based environments.
Cybersecurity Frameworks Understanding
- Knowledge of industry-recognized cybersecurity frameworks.
- Useful for developing comprehensive remediation plans and roadmaps.
Security Clearance
- Holding or eligibility for UK government security clearance.
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