Security Architect - Network/Infrastructure Security
IBM · Posted Nov 2
Hybrid cloud, artificial intelligence, enterprise software, quantum computing, and IT consulting services
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About the role
IBM Consulting works with leading companies across industries on hybrid cloud and AI journeys, supported by IBM technology and Red Hat. This role owns end-to-end security architecture for engagements within a tower, translating IBM Security Policy and client control requirements into deployable architectures across identity, data protection, application security, and monitoring. It serves as the lead technical authority on security design, including reference architectures, solution security reviews, and control catalog maintenance for regulated and multi-tenant delivery environments.
What you will do
- Owns the end-to-end security architecture for engagements within the tower.
- Translates IBM Security Policy and client-specific control requirements into deployable architectures spanning identity, data protection, application security, and monitoring.
- Lead technical authority on security design within the tower.
- Design tower-wide reference architectures for Secure by Default, Secure by Design, and continuous monitoring patterns
- Lead solution security reviews and the Security Architecture Board engagement for tower deliverables
- Define data protection controls across regulated (healthcare), sensitive (finance/HR), and automated solution contexts
- Architect on-/offboarding automation flows integrating IBM AccessHub, CSS shared services, and engagement-specific tooling
- Specify DLP (endpoint, Box, OneDrive), VDI, and work-location-tracking controls for in-scope engagements
- Provide security input to bids, SOWs, and change requests; quantify security cost of delivery
- Coordinate with Identity, App Sec, Data Security, and Network Security SMEs for deep technical inputs
- Maintain the tower's security control catalog and exception register
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- 8+ years hands-on security architecture in consulting, managed services, or enterprise IT
- Deep expertise in at least two of: IAM/PAM/ITDR, data protection/DLP, cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP), application security
- Experience designing for regulated industries and multi-tenant delivery environments
- Proven ability to author target-state architectures and gain client and internal governance approval
Preferred qualifications
- CISSP-ISSAP, SABSA, TOGAF, or equivalent architecture credential
- Familiarity with IBM Security stack (Verify, QRadar, Guardium, X-Force) and enterprise security telemetry pipelines
- Experience with NIE security posture modernization and acquisition integration
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About IBM
International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) is a global technology and consulting company that provides hybrid cloud, artificial intelligence, and enterprise infrastructure solutions. Operating in over 175 countries, IBM helps businesses across industries modernize operations, secure data, and drive digital transformation through platforms like watsonx and Red Hat OpenShift. Founded over a century ago, the company remains a pioneer in high-performance computing, enterprise automation, and quantum technology.
- Industry
- Information Technology
- Company size
- 260,000+ employees
- Founded
- June 16, 1911
- Location
- Armonk, New York, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Funding
Public Company · $3.5B raised
- ·Post Ipo Debt$150M
Leadership
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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