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Corporate Security Professional

IBM

IBM

Poughkeepsie, NY, USA
Posted on Mar 19, 2026
Introduction

The Corporate Security Professional is responsible for implementing and managing security programs that protect people, assets, and operations within their assigned territory. This role bridges strategic objectives with operational execution, ensuring compliance with corporate security standards while adapting to local business needs. The position requires strong leadership, risk management expertise, and the ability to collaborate across multiple functions.

Your role and responsibilities

This position will lead and oversee the Security Operations Center (SOC), responsible for monitoring, detecting, and responding to security events across the enterprise. This role applies technical, analytical, and networking knowledge to identify threats, support incident response, and strengthen resilience.

In addition to SOC responsibilities, the position provides secondary, onsite support for physical security operations at the assigned location, helping maintain asset protection, emergency readiness, and compliance with corporate standards.

Key Responsibilities

Primary: Security Operations Center (SOC) Leader

Oversee a multi-disciplinary team of security professionals to monitor and analyze security events and alerts through Genetec, AMAG and other SOC platforms.

Perform triage, escalation, and initial incident response for security events across the environment.

Tune and optimize SOC tools to improve detection accuracy and reduce false positives.

Generate SOC‑related metrics, incident summaries, and reporting for leadership.

Secondary: LocationBased Physical Security Support

Risk & Threat Management

Support location-specific risk assessments and security audits; help identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation measures.

Assist in evaluating security implications of acquisitions, divestitures, or facility changes.

Physical Security & Technology

Provide on‑site support for installation, maintenance, and optimization of security systems (CCTV, access control, alarms).

Ensure alignment with corporate technology standards and participate in recommended enhancements.

Emergency Preparedness & Crisis Management

Assist in maintaining emergency response plans and coordinating on‑site training and offsite drills.

Support incident response activities and ensure proper documentation and corrective actions for location‑based events.

Investigations & Compliance

Support investigations involving theft, fraud, workplace violence, or physical‑security violations.

Assist in ensuring regulatory compliance, corporate policy adherence, and audit readiness.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

Partner with Facilities, HR, Legal, and IT teams at the site level.

Help monitor vendor performance related to physical security operations.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

Contribute to local reporting on security metrics, incidents, and improvement initiatives.

Support training, awareness programs, and continuous‑improvement efforts for the location.

Required education
Associate's Degree/College Diploma
Preferred education
Bachelor's Degree
Required technical and professional expertise
  • SOC & Technical Expertise: Strong ability to detect, analyze, and respond to security events using SOC tools and networking fundamentals.
  • 3–5 years of experience in SOC, cybersecurity, corporate security, or related operational security roles.
  • Experience with security systems (Genetec, Lenel, AMAG Symmetry)
  • Proficient in security tools, Microsoft Office, and basic network‑analysis utilities.
  • Ability to work flexible hours and travel as required.
Preferred technical and professional experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Security Management, Criminal Justice, or a related field.
  • Certifications such as Security+, SSCP, CySA+, CPP, or PSP preferred.

ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT

IBM Corporate Headquarters (CHQ) team represents a variety of functions such as marketing, finance, legal, operations, HR, and more, all working together to solve some of the world's most complex problems, help our clients achieve success and build collaborative work environments for IBMers.

YOUR LIFE @ IBM

In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.

Being an IBMer means you’ll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you’ll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.

Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.

Are you ready to be an IBMer?

ABOUT IBM

IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.

Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 500 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.

At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

IBM 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, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS

IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to:

- Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being

- Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs

- Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law

- Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals

- Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role.

IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.