Introduction
A career in IBM Consulting is built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You'll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you'll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You'll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long-term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences.
Your Role And Responsibilities
As a Technical Consultant in Application Security, you will guide clients in understanding security challenges, risks, and vulnerabilities in their application landscape. You will apply deep technical expertise to incorporate security measures throughout the Software / Application Development lifecycle.
Your Primary Responsibilities Will Include
- Implement Security Measures: Apply technical expertise to incorporate security measures throughout the Software / Application Development lifecycle, including Design, Build, and deployment phases.
- Analyze Vulnerabilities: Drive Application Security Vulnerability management by analyzing high-risk vulnerabilities, formulating mitigation plans, and minimizing false positives.
- Provide Expertise: Offer in-depth knowledge of various Application Security domains, such as Threat Modelling, Secure SDLC, DevSecOps, and Application Security testing.
- Ensure Secure Modernization: Implement security guardrails during Application Modernization programs on multicloud environments.
- Develop Mitigation Plans: Formulate plans to mitigate identified security risks and vulnerabilities in client applications.
Preferred Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Technical And Professional Expertise
- Strong knowledge of Identity and Access Management (IAM) concepts.
- Understanding of cybersecurity principles, including risk management, vulnerability assessment, and security best practices.
- Experience with security testing methodologies such as functional testing, penetration testing, or vulnerability scanning.
- Familiarity with IAM tools and platforms.
- Ability to identify, document, and resolve security issues and defects.
