IBM X-Force Cyber Range Executive Advisor 

United States, District of Columbia, Washington 

226274677

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with internal sales teams and engage with prospective clients to effectively discuss services, assess needs, and assist in scoping tailored solutions that align with client objectives.

• Demonstrate professionalism and client-focused approach, working closely with clients to understand their unique needs and collaboratively develop customized storyboards tailored to their business and industry.

• Requires a deep understanding in cybersecurity, public speaking skills, and storytelling ability to effectively lead and engage large group exercises tailored to diverse client audiences, including executive and technical teams.

• Able to demonstrate the following core knowledge and best practices:

• Incident response

• Crisis, emergency, and risk management (e.g. ISO 22361, FEMA ICS, FAIR)

• Business continuity, disaster recovery, data privacy/regulatory reporting

• Public relations/communications best practices

• Knowledge of APT tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), along with deep understanding of cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and threat intelligence

• Remains current on industry trends by keeping up with the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and best practices to ensure exercises are relevant, realistic, and aligned with industry standards

• Work collaboratively within a team environment, fostering open communication and coordination to deliver seamless, high-impact client engagements.

• Encouraged to think creatively and develop innovative ideas that enhance the immersion and impact for a memorable client experience.

• And other responsibilities as assigned.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

. An active Secret clearance (Top Secret is preferred)

• 10 Years of experience in cybersecurity industry

• Public speaking to technical and executive audiences

• Experience leading cybersecurity exercises for technical and executive audiences

• Knowledge of best practices within cybersecurity incident response

• Knowledge of best practices in crisis management (e.g. ISO 22361, FEMA ICS)

• Exceptional written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• An active Top Secret clearance

• 15 Years of experience in cybersecurity industry

• 5 Years of experience in Incident Response Consulting in Client Facing Roles

• Experience with advanced technologies, including war gaming, operational technology (OT), artificial intelligence (AI)