Industry Cloud Risk and Controls Specialist

At IBM, work is more than a job- it's a calling:To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients. 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, let's talk. Your Role and Responsibilities The Cloud Risk & Controls Specialist provides support for those looking to take a risk-centric approach to their digital transformation for application modernization to cloud. This role also helps clients and internal IBM partners to understand key security issues, risks, exposures, and helps develop approach to meet business needs. Key areas of responsibility include:
Control Mappings

Conduct control mapping assessments and produce formal reports showing how the IBM Cloud Framework for Financial Services control requirements compare to key industry and regulatory standards/requirements, as well as financial institutions' (FIs) internal control frameworks

Assess whether FIs have a scrutable control set managed by a strong enterprise risk management function

Hold discussions with internal stakeholders and clients on an ‘as needed' basis to walk them through the results of various mapping assessments

Employ data analytics tools and related automation, e.g. AI, to drive controls intake process and initial gap analysis

Provide organization and thought leadership to ensure that the overall mapping program remains agile, rapid and scalable

Develop program assessment methods to drive efficiencies and evaluate service for ongoing improvement

Ensure program initiatives continue to align to organizational objectives

Oversee multiple in-flight assessments, ensuring program aims are delivered in a timely manner

Evaluate and overcome program risks and produce program reports for internal management & other key stakeholders

Maintain team's Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs)

FS Validations & Risk Assessments

Partner with IBM Cloud Service/Software, IBM Cloud BISO, Infrastructure, and ISV Ecosystem teams to complete risk evaluations enabling FS Validation approvals for IBM Cloud Services/Software, MZRs, and ecosystem partners (ISVs)

As part of risk assessments, identify risks, threats, vulnerabilities, potential anomalous flows and interactions, considering potential mitigating/compensating factors

Help support development of internal and client-facing collateral providing insights and transparency into the FS Validation and risk assessment processes

IBM Cloud Framework for Financial Services

Support effectiveness and continuous enhancement of the FS Controls Framework and associated methodology by identifying/documenting additional requirements, based on the outcome of controls mapping efforts, that further drives the security and risk architecture

Coordinate with the IBM Cloud BISO, Compliance teams, Offering Management, and strategic partners in confirming completeness and on-going enhancements of the FS Controls Framework

Provide subject matter expertise to strengthen controls design and implementation effectiveness

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information systems, or related field

5+ years of cybersecurity, IT risk management, IT audit and/or compliance experience, particularly within the financial services sector

Professional certification such as CISA, CISSP, CISM and CRISC

Understanding of global financial services regulatory bodies that oversee technology and cybersecurity risk in the industry, e.g. FFIEC, FCS, RBI, EBA (DORA), APRA, OSFI, MAS, CMORG, ECUC, and EUCS

Prior experience of proof reading/interpreting regulations along with ability to gauge possible associated risks

Strong proficiency of multiple security, IT Compliance and auditing standards, including but not limited to, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST 800-53, COBIT, ISO 27001, CRI Profile, OWASP, ITILv3, and CSA

Subject matter expertise in IT operations & security control domains such as application security, cloud security, container security, change management, disaster recovery, data center operations, information and network security

Creativity and judgment to move between multiple projects within the business

Good communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

Master's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information systems, or related field

8+ years of cybersecurity, IT risk management, IT audit and/or compliance experience, particularly within the financial services sector

Experience with cloud transformation risk management journey

Practical knowledge of security in application development, DevSecOps, and threat modelling