Cybersecurity Incident Response Forensics SME

IBM - Elkridge, MD

Part-time - Senior

Elkridge, MD

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Solutions Director at IBM Consulting plays a critical role in engaging with internal and external clients to understand strategic priorities and technical requirements. This position involves developing innovative technical solutions, collaborating with sales teams, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver complex solutions that meet client needs while ensuring profitability for IBM. The role emphasizes a strong understanding of cybersecurity, incident response, and the ability to articulate and modify solutions based on client feedback.

Responsibilities

• Interact with internal and external clients to understand strategic priorities and technical requirements.
• Develop and articulate innovative technical solutions that meet business needs.
• Collaborate with sales teams to build solutions for clients.
• Lead cross-functional teams of subject matter experts to deliver complex solutions.
• Utilize all services, labor, assets, and software products to create optimized solutions for clients.
• Own the definition of service solutions within the scope of the role, ensuring project success.
• Work with various teams (Sales, TSM, HR, etc.) to deliver winning solutions.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of progressive experience in the cybersecurity field.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols, operating systems, and common security vulnerabilities.
• Experience in handling security incidents, including identification, analysis, containment, and mitigation.
• Familiarity with digital forensics techniques for evidence gathering and incident reconstruction.
• Experience using fly away kits for incident response efforts.
• Ability to support incident response and recovery both remotely and in person.
• Proficiency in creating reports and analyses of incident response efforts for senior leaders.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with incident response in the USAID/Eastern European region.
• Experience using forensic tools such as X-Ways and FTK.
• Ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well-being.
• Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, and life insurance.
• Generous paid time off including holidays, sick time, and vacation.
• Parental bonding leave and other Paid Care Leave programs.
• Training and educational resources on a personalized, AI-driven learning platform.
• Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups and volunteer opportunities.