Security Architect

Company: IBM Computing
Location: Washington
Posted on: November 8, 2024

Job Description:

IBM Security Architect in Washington, District Of ColumbiaIntroductionA career in IBM Consulting is rooted by long-term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe. You'll work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio; including Software and Red Hat.Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success in IBM Consulting. In your role, you'll be encouraged to challenge the norm, investigate ideas outside of your role, and come up with creative solutions resulting in groundbreaking impact for a wide network of clients. Our culture of evolution and empathy centers on long-term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience.Your Role and Responsibilities

• Design and develop the overall security architecture for the cloud environment, ensuring alignment with FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, and other relevant security frameworks.
• Provide architectural guidance and technical expertise to ensure the secure integration of cloud services, infrastructure, and applications.
• Collaborate with the Information System Security Officer (ISSO), AWS Security Engineer, and other stakeholders to identify security requirements and implement controls.
• Oversee the security risk management process, including risk assessments, vulnerability management, and threat modeling, to identify and mitigate potential risks.
• Ensure the security architecture supports continuous monitoring, incident response, and security assessments required for FedRAMP compliance.
• Work closely with 3PAO (Third-Party Assessment Organizations) to facilitate security assessments and provide necessary documentation.Required Technical and Professional Expertise
• Proven experience as a Security Architect with expertise in FedRAMP compliance, NIST 800-53 controls, and cloud security architectures.
• Extensive experience designing secure cloud architectures in AWS, including security services like IAM, VPC, KMS, and CloudTrail.
• Strong understanding of security frameworks (e.g., CIS, NIST 800-53-rev) and regulatory requirements for cloud security.
• Experience with security risk management, vulnerability assessments, and incident response.
• Certification: CISSP, CISM, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, and CCSP are highly desirable.Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
• Deep expertise in cloud security architecture, particularly in AWS environments.
• Familiarity with advanced security technologies such as encryption, network security, and identity management in cloud environments.
• Experience with security automation and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) security integration.
• Strong knowledge of threat modeling, security testing, and vulnerability management.
• Experience working in a highly regulated environment, ensuring security controls meet compliance needs.Location StatementIBM 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), cash balance pension plan, 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, and 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.This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role.IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.Being You @ IBMIBM 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, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, 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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