Security Consultant – Data Security

About the role

IBM Consulting is seeking a Security Consultant specializing in Data Security to help client IT and business leaders understand and mitigate data security risks. You will work closely with leading companies across industries, providing expert guidance to improve their security posture.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct interviews, workshops and assessments to identify data security issues, risks, exposures and vulnerabilities.
• Develop data security strategies, programs, incident‑response plans and remediation road‑maps based on security principles and maturity models.
• Analyze and resolve security incidents, delivering consulting services that enhance client security posture.
• Collaborate with clients to design and implement data security solutions aligned with industry best practices and standards.
• Provide expert guidance to support informed decisions on data security matters.

Required profile

• Master’s degree (preferred).
• Experience with data security technologies and their implementation in various environments.
• Knowledge of data security maturity models and best practices.
• Proven ability to conduct security assessments, including interviews and workshops.
• Familiarity with incident‑response planning and remediation recommendations.

Required skills

• Data security technologies.
• Security assessment techniques.
• Incident‑response planning.