IBM Z Security Compliance Specialist
About the position
Responsibilities
• Implementing necessary controls and measures to ensure organization's overall security compliance, in alignment with internal security standards, applicable regulations and industry standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR).
• Ensure adherence to the compliance requirements for network infrastructure, OpenShift environments, and IBM Z systems based on the actionable policies and procedures using approved IBM technology choices.
• Maintain and enforce security policies, standards, and controls applicable to network operations, cloud environments, and mainframe systems.
• Partner with IBM CISO organization to regularly review and update security policies to address emerging threats, regulatory changes, and organizational needs.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify potential compliance gaps and vulnerabilities within the organization's IT environment.
• Collaborate with IT and security teams to develop risk mitigation strategies and implement necessary compliance controls.
• Prepare for regular compliance audits for network, OpenShift platform, and IBM Z systems.
• Ensure prompt rectification of any compliance findings and develop action plans for continuous improvement.
• Conduct comprehensive training programs to raise awareness of security compliance requirements and best practices among employees.
• Foster a culture of security compliance by regularly communicating the importance of adherence to security standards.
• Adopt/leverage metrics and reporting frameworks to continuously monitor compliance status and effectiveness of security controls.
• Prepare regular reports for executive management on compliance initiatives, audit findings, and the overall status of security compliance across the organization.
Requirements
• 8-10 years of professional experience with at least 5+ years of relevant experience in the information technology security & compliance domain.
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field; advanced degree or security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA) are a plus.
• Extensive experience in security compliance management, particularly in network security, cloud security, and mainframe environments.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance frameworks relevant to the industry.
• Should be open and willingness to learn new technologies and be open for continuous upskilling experience.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to assess compliance issues and risks.
• Strong Proficiency in working with Secured communications across varied Hybrid platforms (On-Prem, On-Cloud etc).
• Strong leadership and communication skills to influence and guide cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders, including technical teams, executive management, and external auditors.
• Proficiency in compliance management tools and security frameworks.
• Proficiency in automation tools such as Ansible and pipeline orchestration tools such as Tekton and GitHub Actions.
Nice-to-haves
• Master's Degree
Benefits
• Continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Supportive work environment that encourages innovation and experimentation.
• Diversity and inclusion initiatives.
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Responsibilities
• Implementing necessary controls and measures to ensure organization's overall security compliance, in alignment with internal security standards, applicable regulations and industry standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR).
• Ensure adherence to the compliance requirements for network infrastructure, OpenShift environments, and IBM Z systems based on the actionable policies and procedures using approved IBM technology choices.
• Maintain and enforce security policies, standards, and controls applicable to network operations, cloud environments, and mainframe systems.
• Partner with IBM CISO organization to regularly review and update security policies to address emerging threats, regulatory changes, and organizational needs.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify potential compliance gaps and vulnerabilities within the organization's IT environment.
• Collaborate with IT and security teams to develop risk mitigation strategies and implement necessary compliance controls.
• Prepare for regular compliance audits for network, OpenShift platform, and IBM Z systems.
• Ensure prompt rectification of any compliance findings and develop action plans for continuous improvement.
• Conduct comprehensive training programs to raise awareness of security compliance requirements and best practices among employees.
• Foster a culture of security compliance by regularly communicating the importance of adherence to security standards.
• Adopt/leverage metrics and reporting frameworks to continuously monitor compliance status and effectiveness of security controls.
• Prepare regular reports for executive management on compliance initiatives, audit findings, and the overall status of security compliance across the organization.
Requirements
• 8-10 years of professional experience with at least 5+ years of relevant experience in the information technology security & compliance domain.
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field; advanced degree or security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA) are a plus.
• Extensive experience in security compliance management, particularly in network security, cloud security, and mainframe environments.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance frameworks relevant to the industry.
• Should be open and willingness to learn new technologies and be open for continuous upskilling experience.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to assess compliance issues and risks.
• Strong Proficiency in working with Secured communications across varied Hybrid platforms (On-Prem, On-Cloud etc).
• Strong leadership and communication skills to influence and guide cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders, including technical teams, executive management, and external auditors.
• Proficiency in compliance management tools and security frameworks.
• Proficiency in automation tools such as Ansible and pipeline orchestration tools such as Tekton and GitHub Actions.
Nice-to-haves
• Master's Degree
Benefits
• Continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Supportive work environment that encourages innovation and experimentation.
• Diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Apply Now
Apply Now