Cyber Security Consultant

IBM - New York, NY

Part-time - Intern

New York, NY

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Cyber Security Consultant role at IBM involves working with the Security & Compliance lead to ensure scalable security architectures across various cloud platforms. The position focuses on compliance risks, audit findings, and the implementation of security processes based on industry best practices. The consultant will collaborate with technical teams to document and iterate on cloud security models, ensuring compliance with regulations and effective risk management.

Responsibilities

• Review, document, and iterate on cloud security models to ensure scalable and secure access to Hybrid Cloud infrastructure.
• Collaborate with infrastructure architects and technical security teams to define and implement security processes and procedures based on industry-standard best practices and compliance requirements.
• Conduct regular reviews on compliance progression of systems and host internal and third-party audits as required to maintain certifications and compliance certificates.
• Work with Development teams to ensure automation of evidence collection and management aligns with compliance expectations.

Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in computer science or information technology (CIS/MIS).
• Experience with DevOps concepts, tooling, and software development.
• Knowledge of ITSS or ISEC security policies.
• Knowledge of IBM Security Tooling (e.g., AccessHub, IBM Inventory, MAD, Crowdstrike, Cognos Reporting).
• Knowledge of Industry Security & Privacy Regulations (e.g., ISO, SOC2, HIPAA, PCI, FFIEC, GDPR).

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working with application and cloud SMEs to document security models.
• Experience with public cloud security models, i.e., access policies, resource groups, IAM, LDAP, etc.
• Experience with compliance programs such as FFIEC or FedRAMP/FISMA, GDPR, SOC 2, PCI, NIST, ISO, or ITAR.
• Experience in risk assessment processes, service delivery operations, and software development.

Benefits

• Paid family medical leave
• Disability benefits
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick time