**Introduction** * Conduct security assessments, including vendor risk management and due diligence. * Assess third-party cloud services and on-premise software for security risks and compliance. * Provide security recommendations for selection, implementation, and management of third-party solutions. * Collaborate with procurement, IT, and security teams to enforce security policies in third party contracts * Monitor and respond to emerging threats in third-party integrations. * Align security practices with industry frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, etc.). **Your role and responsibilities** A Security Architect is responsible for evaluating vendors' cybersecurity practices to identify risks, ensure compliance with standards, review security documentation, and recommend mitigations. They collaborate with stakeholders, monitor third-party activities, and report on risk status.The ideal candidate must have experience in third-party risk management, cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP), and on-premise software security, along with strong knowledge of security frameworks, vendor risk assessment methodologies, IAM, data protection, and secure software integration. **Required technical and professional expertise** 1. 5+ years of experience in cyber security 2. Knowledge of security frameworks(ISO 27001, SOC2, PCI DSS, NIST, etc) 3.Cloud Security(AWS, Azure, GCP) 4. Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, CCSP, CTPRP) 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.