Compliance Analyst/Engineer for IBM Z as a Service (ZaaS)

IntroductionSoftware Developers at IBM are the backbone of our strategic initiatives to design, code, test, and provide industry-leading solutions that make the world run today - planes and trains take off on time, bank transactions complete in the blink of an eye and the world remains safe because of the work our software developers do. Whether you are working on projects internally or for a client, software development is critical to the success of IBM and our clients worldwide. At IBM, you will use the latest software development tools, techniques and approaches and work with leading minds in the industry to build solutions you can be proud of.Your Role and ResponsibilitiesIBM is currently hiring a Compliance Analyst/Engineer for IBM Z as a Service (ZaaS).Our Mission is to drive IBM LinuxOne into Cloud via a Public/Private/Hybrid Cloud Strategy and exploit our unique highly secure and performant platform differentiation across industries, sectors, and enterprises to help our clients succeed.We design, develop and manage the entire stack ranging from public and private cloud services, infrastructure technologies, all the way down to data center and SRE operations. We also have centralized Security and Compliance Teams focused on driving technical and operational security assurance.As a start-up business within IBM, we developed IBM Hyper Protect cloud services and as we scale-up, we will be expanding Hyper Protect services further into the government sector through FedRAMP. We are seeking Compliance Analysts/Engineers to join the ZaaS Compliance Team to drive attainment of FedRAMP for the Hyper Protect portfolio.Responsibilities:As a member of the Compliance Team focused on FedRAMP:+ you will lead various aspects and collaborate across the ZaaS organization to attain FedRAMP compliance and authorization.+ You'll help assess FedRAMP controls, identify control gaps, drive gaps to closure, define/update necessary policies, prepare for FedRAMP certification, and+ drive operational requirements & audit-readiness to meet compliance requirements.Required Technical and Professional ExpertiseRequired:+ Experience leading one or more security compliance frameworks/certifications and audits+ Experience with SaaS+ Knowledge of cloud-related technologies, networking concepts, data centers+ Strong communication skills and ability to work with teams across the globe in different time zones+ Experience taking an offering through FedRAMP+ Highly organized and detail-oriented+ Project management experience, and ability to effectively collaborate with other teams on requirements, schedules, and track completion+ Strong ability to lead, organize, and manage multiple projects/priorities/tasks in parallel+ Self-starter and able to independently learn, perform, and prioritize in a fast-paced startup/scale-up -environment+ For this work, must be an US citizenPreferred Technical and Professional ExpertisePreferred:+ Knowledge of the IBM Z and LinuxONE platforms and architecture+ Experience working in a startup / scale-up business environmentNONEAbout Business UnitIBM Systems helps IT leaders think differently about their infrastructure. IBM servers and storage are no longer inanimate - they can understand, reason, and learn so our clients can innovate while avoiding IT issues. Our systems power the world's most important industries and our clients are the architects of the future. Join us to help build our leading-edge technology portfolio designed for cognitive business and optimized for cloud computing.Your Life @ IBMWhat matters to you when you're looking for your next career challenge?Maybe you want to get involved in work that really changes the world? What about somewhere with incredible and diverse career and development opportunities - where you can truly discover your passion? Are you looking for a culture of openness, collaboration and trust - where everyone has a voice? What about all of these? If so, then IBM could be your next career challenge. Join us, not to do something better, but to attempt things you never thought possible.Impact. Inclusion. Infinite Experiences. Do your best work ever.About IBMIBM's greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that progress is made through progressive thinking, progressive leadership, progressive policy and progressive action. IBMers believe that the application of intelligence, reason and science can improve business, society and the human condition. Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are the largest technology and consulting employer in the world, with more than 380,000 IBMers serving clients in 170 countries.Location StatementIBM offers a wide range of resources for eligible IBMers to thrive both inside and outside of work. In addition to a competitive benefits program consisting of medical and life insurance, retirement plans, and time off, eligible employees may also have access to:*12 weeks of paid parental bonding leave. Family care options are also available to support eligible employees during COVID-19.*World-class training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform. IBM's learning culture supports your restless attitude to grow your skills and build the depth and scale of knowledge needed to achieve your career goals.*Well-being programs to support mental and physical health.*Financial programs that empower you to plan, save, and manage your money (including expert financial counseling, 401(k), IBM stock discount, etc.).*Select educational reimbursement opportunities.*Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups where you can network and connect with IBMers across the globe.*Giving and volunteer programs to benefit charitable organizations and local communities.*Discounts on retail products, services, and experiences.We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.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, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.