Product Security Analyst

IntroductionAt IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.Your Role and ResponsibilitiesPreferred Location: North Castle/Armonk NY, Herndon VA, RTP NC, Dallas/Austin Texas**Job Description**We are looking for an energetic, experienced, and organized IBM product security analyst with security architect, security developer, or security engineer experience to join and help drive the security & associated privacy of IBMs products, offerings, and applications - cross brand and cross IBM. A strong candidate will understand key security and privacy issues, risks and threats, and be able to apply this expertise across many different IBM business situations via internal consulting and threat assessment types of activities. Understanding of IBM business models for Cloud, On Prem and containers is a plus. Success in this role requires expertise in security, privacy, compliance, and applicable regulations, as well as a solid understanding of security as applied to cloud, containers, and other 'next gen' technologies. The individual will be responsible for reviewing security review questionnaires and evidence from IBM product offering teams.**Key** **Characteristics** **:**+ Expertise in analyzing and translating business requirements into control objectives, designing security controls, and implementing them along with security management cycle+ Experience in analyzing and translating security legal requirements into control objectives+ Experience researching emerging security trends and technologies+ Experience in performing threat assessments and security review, as well as driving remediation of identified thread and vulnerabilities+ Experience in IT Security and/or privacy related audits+ Ability to identify business, legal, and technical requirements, and perform technical evaluation of these items+ Intellectual curiosity and passion for learning new things+ Experience with agile execution+ Strong written and verbal communications skills+ Passion for/Commitment to high quality customer serviceRequired Technical and Professional Expertise+ Prior IT experience that encompasses a spectrum of typical IT roles (e.g. infrastructure, applications, strategy, operations, etc)+ Familiarity with current trends and developments in cloud (SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS), information security, and data privacy+ Practical knowledge of a wide variety of technologies, platforms and functional areas, including experience with cloud technologies and deployment models (e.g. containers, platform services, software defined networking, API security, credential management, encryption, etc)+ Understanding of IBM's cloud services, as well as the cloud services and security practices of other industry leading cloud providers (Amazon, Microsoft, Salesforce, Workday, Box, etc)+ Basic knowledge of common Cyber Security and Privacy regulations and industry standards, and the common security controls associated with such+ Experience with legal, regulatory, and audit activities typical in the IT industry+ Solid understanding of IBM's matrixed organizational structure+ Ability to communicate business needs to technical people, and to communicate and simplify complex technical information for non-technical people+ English fluentPreferred Technical and Professional Expertise+ Certified in Cloud (e.g. Cloud+), Security (e.g. CISSP), or Privacy (e.g. CIPP/CIPT)+ PMI certification and/or IBM Agile Achiever badgeAbout 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.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, 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.