IBM is looking to expand our Security Intelligence & Operations (SIOC) competency in our MEA practice which focuses on helping our clients build their security intelligence and operations centers from setting a strategy/roadmap, or optimizing an existing Security Operations Center (SOC) using our proven methodology.

Our goal in our SIOC practice is for our consultants is to become a “trusted advisor” to our clients, that can speak to all levels of client management from security analysts to director / c-level executives, in the areas of security intelligence and operations including advance persistent threats (APTs) relevant to our clients industry, advanced security controls, incident response process and procedures, metrics and analytics, with knowledge of various security technologies such as Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and incident response tools.

In this role, you will partner with other IBM consultants from other IBM practices to deliver the best possible solution to our clients. You will be responsible for leading workshops to assess the security capabilities of a client, or lead discussions in a pre-sales, sales capacity, or respond to Request for Proposal (RFP) or Invitation to Tender (ITT) as well as leading, managing and delivering our SIOC services to our clients.

Your SkillsDemonstrate credentials in one of the core security domains and also represent overall IBM security services capabilitiesWork closely with the solution design teams in developing client presentations and Statement of Works (SOWs)Become a recognized thought leader in one of the core security domains, utilizing conferences, white papers, client presentations to build awareness of IBM credentialsUse your expertise in the security industry to contribute content and advice to the offering development processAbility to work easily with diverse and dynamic teamsWork in a matrix management modelManage multiple client engagements or projectsLead and deliver a project based on different project methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, or client model)Lead large groups and be a primary facilitatorLead and shape client expectationsEffective writing, communication and presentation skillsHelp drive pursuits and engage in complex deals, matching outcomes to expectations