Cybersecurity Strategist

Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled Cybersecurity Strategist to join our team at IBM Consulting. As a key member of our security consulting practice, you will play a critical role in helping clients navigate the complex world of cybersecurity and identify opportunities to improve their security posture.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced cybersecurity professional to work with top clients across various industries. You will be responsible for executing consulting engagements in the areas of security strategy risk and compliance. Your duties will include conducting continuous assessments of current IT security practices and systems, identifying areas for improvement, and designing and developing security policies standards and procedures in accordance with organizational goals.

Your Responsibilities

• Execute consulting engagements in the areas of Security Strategy Risk and Compliance
• Conduct continuous assessment of current IT security practices and systems and identify areas for improvement
• Design and development of security policies standards and procedures in accordance with organisational goals
• Evaluate and advise on the implementation and effectiveness of the cybersecurity safeguards to ensure that they provide the intended level of protection
• Perform risk assessments to identify gaps in compliance to information security standards and policies and devise strategies and implement controls to minimize the risk
• Proactively identify risks and escalate to project stakeholders
• Data security governance data classification data security design security management personal information compliance and protection consulting
• Ensure quality delivery as per IBM/client requirements
• Perform third-party risk assessments
• Actively establish strengthen relationships with external and internal customers
• Assist in developing knowledge assets such as methodologies templates white papers etc.
• Be a team player and develop junior members in the team
• Identify potential business opportunities on existing consulting engagements suggest ideas on improving engagement productivity and identify opportunities for improving client service

Requirements

• CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
• CompTIA Security+
• ISO 27001 Lead Implementer Lead Auditor or equivalent training
• Proven track record in information security consulting including internal control and audit engagements
• Proven business acumen and understanding of financial operations aiding in the strategic alignment of security measures with business and financial objectives

Preferred Skills

• CISSP CISM CCSP are nice to have
• Cloud certification such as CompTIA Cloud+ AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals are preferred
• Proficiency with project management methodologies such as Agile Scrum Lean and understanding of ITIL practices for IT service management is highly valued
• Strong analytical skills with a talent for innovative problem-solving
• Strong Communication Skills to interact with stakeholders leadership roles and technical teams tailoring the messages to the corresponding audience

What We Offer

As a Cybersecurity Strategist at IBM Consulting you will have the opportunity to work with top clients and contribute to the growth and success of our organization. We offer a competitive salary range of $120,000 - $180,000 per year based on experience location and qualifications. Additionally we provide a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance retirement savings plan paid time off and opportunities for professional development and career advancement.