Security Architect

Your Role and Responsibilities

Working in IBM Cloud gives you the platform to learn, develop and utilize your skills everyday by working on the latest cloud related technology products and services. You'll be working in an environment where we understand how we can thrive best when we play to our strengths. That's why developing our people is key to our success, the door is always open for those ready to advance their career.

Curiosity and courageous thinking are both vital when working in IBM Cloud, as we continue our dedication in guaranteeing that we are at the forefront of cloud technology. Our renowned legacy means we are leading the way in everything from analytics and security through to unmatched hardware & software designs. We provide our clients with the full end-to-end transformation as we build IBM's next generation cloud platform which is focused around delivering performance and predictability at a global scale.

In this role you will responsible for the following:

As a Fedramp security architect you'll design, implementation and provide integration expertise to the journey to new generation architecture cloud. You will need experience of cyber and information security risk best practice and risk management processes preferred with ability to communicate with senior (and non-technical) stakeholders.

You will gather business, compliance and technical requirements and translate them into components and controls of a cloud security architecture that improve architecture security posture.

You will plan, design and implement security controls for cloud services.

You will support Cloud Architects in developing secure enterprise solutions on public cloud platforms.

You will collaborate with engineering, infrastructure, development, data and security operations teams to design next-generation cloud security capabilities.

You will collaborate with cloud infrastructure teams to design resilient and highly available cloud applications.

You will report to senior enterprise stakeholders.

You will lead projects to advance overall cloud security and organize the work of security engineers.

Introduction

At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

You are required to have the following experience:

Strong background in security architecture, security design and defining security frameworks for the enterprise.

Strong understanding of Network security, system / application security and data security.

Hands-on experience in Cloud security architecture, security engineering, or equivalent experience with vendor specific cloud certification.

Experience of managing runtime operations for security tooling.

Experience in Dev-ops practice and tooling, application security threat modeling & data security.

Experience in Cloud formation & integration patterns for workloads.

Financial Services compliance experience is advantageous.

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

Experience with SOS inventory population.

Experience with vulnerability scanning infrastructure for applications running on BareMetal/Virtual/Kube infrastructure.

Prior experience with ISO/SOC2/FS/FedRAMP compliance programs.

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Education

Master's Degree

About Business Unit

Digitization is accelerating the ongoing evolution of business, and clouds - public, private, and hybrid - enable companies to extend their existing infrastructure and integrate across systems. IBM Cloud provides the security, control, and visibility that our clients have come to expect. We are working to provide the right tools and environment to combine all of our client's data, no matter where it resides, to respond to changing market dynamics.

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About IBM

IBM's greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.

Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we're also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.

At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it's time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

Other Relevant Job Details

IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to:

- Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being

- Financial programs such as 401(k), the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs

- Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law

- Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals

- Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences

The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job- related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

Being You @ IBM

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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