Senior Managing Consultant - Infrastructure and Endpoint Security

Company: IBM Computing
Location: Raleigh
Posted on: February 21, 2021

Job Description:

IBM Senior Managing Consultant - Infrastructure and Endpoint Security in Research Triangle Park , North Carolina Introduction Information and Data are some of the most important organizational assets in today's businesses. As a Security Consultant, you will be a key advisor for IBM's clients, analyzing business requirements to design and implement the best security solutions for their needs. You will apply your technical skills to find the balance between enabling and securing the client's organization with the cognitive solutions that are making IBM the fastest growing enterprise security business in the world. Your Role and Responsibilities Information and Data are some of the most important organizational assets in today's businesses. As a Security Consultant, you will be a key advisor for IBM's clients, analyzing business requirements to design and implement the best security solutions for their needs. You will apply your technical skills to find the balance between enabling and securing the client's organization with the cognitive solutions that are making IBM the fastest growing enterprise security business in the world. Cybersecurity is one of the most critical issues of our generation. No other company has the powerful combination of talent, industry-leading security technology, global reach and cognitive capabilities, powered by Watson, to combat cybersecurity threats. Within IBM's North America Security Service practice, we are constantly seeking security skills that can further enhance the depth and expertise needed by the marketplace. The Senior Managing Security Consultant in the IBM North America Infrastructure and Endpoint Security (IES) Services practice is a senior advisor that can speak to the security landscape and have the ability to communicate effectively with senior members of client management and/or executive teams. The Security Senior Managing Consultant will assist in pre-sales, sales, closure, and then participate in the delivery of security consulting services with local teams. In addition, Security Senior Managing Consultants expected to provide governance and technical oversight on transformation programs and projects. The consultant should have a depth of knowledge and experience in Network and Infrastructure Security, as well as Cloud Security Solutions. The consultant should be able to speak to the breadth of the security landscape as well. Core Consulting Skills: Demonstrated effective communication and presentation skills Ability to drive pursuits and engage in complex deals, matching outcomes to expectations Ability to comfortably work in project-based / client-serving models Ability to lead and shape client expectations Ability to research and develop new security offerings Ability to work easily with diverse and dynamic teams Ability to work in a matrix management mode Depth of knowledge in one or more of the Infrastructure and Endpoint Security domains: Network and Endpoint Security Architecture, especially across major cloud environments, such as, AWS, Azure, IBM and Google Design and Implementation of Next Generation Firewall solutions across enterprise and cloud environments Cloud Security Access for SD-WAN infrastructure Secure Access Service Edge Zero Trust Security Cloud Based Micro Segmentation Lifecycle based Container Security Securing of Cloud Network and Endpoint security infrastructure using native cloud security tools Native Security Controls Hardening for AWS, Azure, IBM, Google An understanding of compliance issues (ISO 27001, NIST, DFARS, PCI, and CIS), especially across multi cloud environments Cloud security posture management Required Technical and Professional Expertise At least 8 years of experience in Network Security Architecture Consulting and Systems Integration in a professional services organization At least 8 years of hands-on, technical experience with projects related to one or more of the following; Next Generation Firewalls (Palo Alto / CISCO ASA Firepower); Network Security in cloud (Virtual and Native Firewalls, IDS / IPS, Web Application Firewalls); Cloud Security Gateway (Palo Alto Prisma Access / Zscaler / CISCO ISR); Cloud-based Micro segmentation (ACI, NSX, Ilumio); Container Security (Twistlock / Aqua); Cloud security posture management (Palo Alto Prisma Cloud / Dome9); Familiarity with major cloud architectures, services, shared responsibility models and native infrastructure and endpoint security tools (AWS, Azure, IBM, Google) Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise Certified Information Systems Security Professional certification AWS Certified Security Specialist Microsoft Certified, Azure Security Engineer Associate About Business Unit IBM's Cloud and Cognitive software business is committed to bringing the power of IBM's Cloud and Watson/AI technologies to life for our clients and ecosystem partners around the world. IBM provides you with the most comprehensive and consistent approach to development, security and operations across hybrid environments-with complete software solutions for business and IT operations, development, data science, security, and management. Our experts and software capabilities help organizations develop applications once and deploy them anywhere, integrate security across the breadth of their IT estate, and automate operations with management visibility. With IBM, you also have access to new skills and methods, governance and management approaches, and a deep ecosystem of industry experts and partners. Your Life @ IBM What matters to you when you're looking for your next career challenge? Maybe you want to get involved in work that really changes the world? What about somewhere with incredible and diverse career and development opportunities - where you can truly discover your passion? Are you looking for a culture of openness, collaboration and trust - where everyone has a voice? What about all of these? If so, then IBM could be your next career challenge. Join us, not to do something better, but to attempt things you never thought possible. About IBM IBM's greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that progress is made through progressive thinking, progressive leadership, progressive policy and progressive action. IBMers believe that the application of intelligence, reason and science can improve business, society and the human condition. Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are the largest technology and consulting employer in the world, with more than 380,000 IBMers serving clients in 170 countries. Location Statement We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law. IBM intends this job to be performed entirely outside of Colorado. 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, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

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