Supply Chain Security Specialist Essex

Introduction

A career in IBM Consulting is built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You’ll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you’ll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long-term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences.

Your role and responsibilities

The Supply Chain Security Specialist ensures best security practices, as defined by the United States Government and IBM Consulting security experts, are maintained within a commercial microelectronics manufacturing supply chain ecosystem.

Job Duties:

Job Duty 1 with % of time - Implement and maintain the security requirements as defined by the client. (70%)

Job Duty 2 with % of time - Security Training and Awareness. (10%)

Job Duty 3 with % of time - Risk Management. (10%)

Job Duty 4 with % of time - Change Management. (10%)

Other Responsibilities:

• Performs threat reduction measures, crisis management, consequence management, and training. Performs security, threat, vulnerability, interoperability, and capability assessments.

• Identifies and implements security measures including plans, policies, and procedures; risk management planning; physical and cyber security; mechanical, structural, and architectural reviews, and business continuity planning.

• Supports training activities with emphasis on monitoring and measuring performance, implementing lessons learned, enforcing standards, and test scenarios.

*Must sit in the Essex Junction, VT or surrounding areas

Required technical and professional expertise

• USG Security Clearance Preferred, will work with candidate to acquire. Offer shall be contingent upon gaining and maintaining SECRET cleared status.

• IT Certification: Security +, CISA, CISM, or CISSP preferred. Candidate will need to gain certification within 12 months of starting on the project.

• Must be able to work independently.

• Must have a team-oriented mindset.

• Excellent communication skills and a professional demeanor in the workplace.

Preferred technical and professional experience

• Advanced MS Office proficiency and visual basic experience with MS Excel

• Semiconductor Manufacturing Experience/Theory

• Professional IT Security Certification (CISSP, CISM, CISA, Security +, etc.)

IBM 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, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.