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IBM Security Consultant – PKI & Crypto (German) in Bucharest, Romania
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
As a Security Consultant, you specialize in implementing security solutions for clients and stakeholders while addressing security, regulatory, risk, and compliance issues. You maintain a current understanding of industry trends and hold multiple certifications in key cyber security areas.
Your primary responsibilities will include:
• Implement Security Solutions: Develop and implement comprehensive security solutions to address client needs, ensuring alignment with industry trends and regulatory requirements.
• Identify Risks and Mitigation Plans: Lead in identifying potential security risks and develop effective mitigation plans to minimize threats and ensure business continuity.
• Define Security Strategies: Collaborate with stakeholders to define business-driven security strategies and roadmaps that align with organizational objectives.
• Communicate with Stakeholders: Effectively communicate security initiatives and plans to various stakeholders, ensuring successful implementation and achievement of business objectives.
• Maintain Industry Knowledge: Stay up-to-date with industry trends and maintain multiple certifications in key cyber security areas to provide expert guidance and advice.
Required technical and professional expertise
• 4+ years of IT experience in infrastructure, security, or related technical roles, including at least 2+ years with exposure to cryptography / PKI-related activities
• Basic practical experience with Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) concepts or environments
• Basic understanding of cryptography fundamentals (symmetric and asymmetric encryption, hashing, digital signatures)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• German - business proficiency (B2+), confident communicating in professional environments; English proficiency required
Preferred technical and professional experience
• Exposure to key management systems, certificate authorities, or HSMs
• Familiarity with cryptographic protocols and secure communication standards
• Participation in security architecture or implementation discussions
• Knowledge of security or compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST)
• Client-facing experience within a security consulting environment
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.