About World Wide Technology
Founded in 1990, World Wide Technology (WWT), a global technology solutions provider
leading the AI and Digital Revolution, with $20 billion in annual revenue, combines the power of strategy, execution and partnership to accelerate digital transformational outcomes for large public and private organizations around the world. Through its Advanced Technology Center, a collaborative ecosystem of the world's most advanced hardware and software solutions, WWT helps customers and partners conceptualize, test and validate innovative technology solutions for the best business outcomes and then deploys them at scale through its global warehousing, distribution and integration capabilities.
With nearly 10,000 employees and more than 55 locations around the world, WWT's culture, built on a set of core values and established leadership philosophies, has been recognized 13 years in a row by Fortune and Great Place to Work® for its unique blend of determination, innovation and leadership focus on diversity and inclusion. With this culture at its foundation, WWT bridges the gap between business and technology to make a new world happen for its customers, partners and communities.
What is the Solutions Consulting & Engineering (SC&E) Team and why join?
Solutions Consulting & Engineering is an organization that is Customer Focused and Solutions Led. We deliver end-to-end and emerging solutions to drive customer satisfaction, increase profitability and growth. Our success is enabled by our world-class management consulting, delivery excellence and engineering brilliance. Our goal is to bring together business acumen with full-stack technical know-how to develop innovative solutions for our clients' most complex challenges.
Job Summary
As a cybersecurity consultant specializing in zero trust, you will design and implement zero trust strategies tailored to client needs, integrating identity management, network segmentation, and continuous monitoring. You will conduct risk assessments, provide expert recommendations, and develop policies aligned with zero trust principles. Your role includes ensuring regulatory, overseeing solution integration, and supporting incident response efforts. Additionally, you will educate client teams on zero trust concepts and continuously update strategies to address emerging threats and enhance security posture.
The ideal candidate will have consulting experience and working knowledge in at least five key areas, including Zero Trust Architectures, Enterprise Segmentation, Operational Technologies, Threat and Vulnerability Management, and Security Tools Rationalization. Additional expertise in Data Protection and Privacy, Security Operations, Identity and Access Management, Network and Systems Security, and Cloud Security is also valuable. This diverse background will enable the candidate to effectively address a range of security challenges and provide comprehensive solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement comprehensive zero trust security strategies tailored to the client’s specific needs and environment. Ensure alignment with industry best practices and organizational goals.
- Develop and deploy zero trust architecture, including the integration of identity and access management, network segmentation, and continuous monitoring solutions.
- Conduct risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and potential threats within the client's infrastructure. Implement zero trust principles to mitigate these risks effectively.
- Advise clients on best practices for zero trust implementation, providing tailored recommendations based on their existing security posture and business requirements.
- Help clients develop and enforce security policies and procedures aligned with zero trust principles. Ensure policies cover aspects such as least privilege access and micro-segmentation.
- Ensure that zero trust implementations meet relevant compliance requirements and regulatory standards. Assist clients with audits and maintain adherence to security frameworks.
- Oversee the integration of zero trust solutions with existing IT and security infrastructure. Manage the deployment process to ensure seamless implementation.
- Support clients in responding to security incidents by applying zero trust principles to investigate and mitigate breaches. Develop and refine incident response plans.
- Educate client teams on zero trust concepts and best practices. Develop training materials and conduct workshops to enhance understanding and adoption.
Delivery Functions
- Leads assessments, audits, and gap analyses to identify vulnerabilities and risks.
- Develops and presents comprehensive recommendations and strategies to clients.
- Designs and implements security solutions.
- Conducts security architecture reviews and provides technical guidance on best practices.
- Serves as a trusted advisor to clients, understanding their requirements and aligning solutions with their business goals.
- Communicates complex security concepts effectively to non-technical stakeholders.
- Manages security projects, including scope definition, resource allocation, and project delivery.
- Ensures projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
- Uses data visualization skills, charts, and other data models to bring analysis to life
- Works independently and collaboratively with a project team or partner across the enterprise to bring the best to our clients
- Performs analyses to define, confirm or quantify a client business problem.
- Supports implementation of designed solutions to achieve project-defined business impacts.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity or related field required
- A minimum of 5 years' progressive experience in a related field required
- A minimum of 7 years' progressive experience in a related field preferred
- 5-7 years of experience in cybersecurity consulting or a related role, with a focus on delivering security solutions to clients.
- Security Expertise: Deep knowledge of cybersecurity principles, technologies, and best practices.
- Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyze complex security issues and develop effective solutions.
- Communication: Excellent communication and presentation skills to convey security concepts and recommendations.
- Writing: Ability to create formal, professionally written customer-delivered documents and presentation materials
- Project Management: Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools.
- Leadership: Strong leadership skills to guide and motivate teams and manage client relationships effectively.
- Work is accomplished with limited direction. Determines and develops approach to solutions. Work is evaluated upon completion to ensure objectives have been met.
Travel Requirements
Up to 50% of the time Domestic Travel
Want to learn more about Consulting Services & Security Team? Check us out on our platform:
https://www.wwt.com/consulting-services
https://www.wwt.com/category/security-transformation
The well-being of WWT employees is essential. So, when it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees:
- Health and Wellbeing: Heath, Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program
- Financial Benefits: Competitive pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off: PTO & Holidays, Parental Leave, Sick Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement
- Additional Perks: Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is more than a commitment at WWT -- it is the foundation of what we do. Through diverse networks and pipelines, we have a clear vision: to create a Great Place to Work for All. We believe inclusion includes U. Be who U are at WWT!
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Individuals With Disabilities
Locations Include: MO, IL, GA, TX, FL, SC, KY, TN, KS and potentially others
