Security Services – Solution Design

Job description

The Security Consultant or Pre-Sales Architect in the Security Services Practice collaborates with our Sales and Delivery teams to grow our Security Services business. This requires demonstrated technical acumen and pre-sales experience in one or more of the core domains: Security Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), Application Security, Data Security, Identity and Access Management (IAM), Security Operations, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Intelligence and Network / Infrastructure security.

The role requires a strong communications skills both oral and written, and solid organizational skills.

Must be willing to travel within South Africa and Dubai 10% up to 25%.

Marketing and Sales:
·  Work with Sales and Delivery teams to provide winning solutions which meet client requirements, and maximize IBM's strengths
·  Compile documented solution proposals of IBM capabilities in one of these core capability domains: GRC, Application Security, Data Security, IAM, or Security Operations Center (SOC)/SIEM, Security Intelligence and Network / Infrastructure security
·  Work closely with Delivery and Associate Partners in developing client presentations and Statement of Works (SOWs) based on internal processes for release
·  Develop and own the overall Cost Case – which can include complex financial components for multi-year opportunities and several cost components (hardware, software, services)
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Auto req ID

164198BR
Required Education

Bachelor's Degree
Role ( Job Role )

Security Architect
State / Province

GAUTENG
Primary job category

Architect
Company

(0123) IBM South Africa (pty) Ltd
Contract type

Regular
Employment Type

Full-Time
ERBP

Yes
Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

No
Travel Required

Up to 25% or 2 days a week (home on weekends- based on project requirements)
IBM Business Group

Security
Preferred Education

None
City / Township / Village

JOHANNESBURG
EO Statement

Affirmative Action and/or EE candidates will be given first preference as per our employment equity strategies.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise

·  3 years experience in working in Sales or Pre-Sales projects related to one or more of the core domains: IAM, GRC, Application Security, Data Security, SOC/SIEM, Security Intelligence, Network/Infrastructure
·  Strong financial acumen.
Country/Region

South Africa
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

·  3 years experience in working across diverse teams to facilitate solutions
Secondary Job Category

Other Architect
Eligibility Requirements

N/A
Position Type

Early Professional
Early Professional Track

Consultant