Security Consultant - Opswat

5 years

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Introduction

A career in IBM Consulting is rooted by long-term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe.You'll work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio, including Software and Red Hat.Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success in IBM Consulting. In your role, you'll be encouraged to challenge the norm, investigate ideas outside of your role, and come up with creative solutions resulting in groundbreaking impact for a wide network of clients. Our culture of evolution and empathy centers on long-term career growth and development opportunities in an environment

Your Role And Responsibilities

  • Administer, configure, and monitor Opswat MetaDefender Core and ICAP servers.
  • Implement and manage Content Disarm and Reconstruction (CDR) workflows for files entering the environment.
  • Perform malware detection, vulnerability scanning, and file-type verification using Opswat tools.
  • Integrate Opswat with email gateways, web proxies, file upload portals, and storage systems.
  • Troubleshoot operational issues, performance bottlenecks, and false positives/negatives.
  • Maintain and update scanning engines and file policy rules based on security requirements.
  • Collaborate with cybersecurity, compliance, and infrastructure teams to ensure policies are enforced effectively.
  • Generate reports and dashboards on scanning outcomes, threats detected, and system performance.
  • Support audits and ensure compliance with data handling, privacy, and regulatory standards.
  • Maintain documentation, including SOPs, change logs, and configuration baselines.

Preferred Education

Master's Degree

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

  • 2–5 years of experience in cybersecurity, IT operations, or secure content management.
  • Hands-on experience with Opswat MetaDefender Core, Vault, ICAP, or Kiosk.
  • Understanding of CDR (Content Disarm and Reconstruction) and multiscanning principles.
  • Familiarity with common file formats (e.g., PDF, Office, archives, executables) and their threat vectors.
  • Experience integrating Opswat with third-party systems (email, web gateways, portals).
  • Ready work in 24*7 shift

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

  • Experience with file upload security in web applications or cloud environments.
  • Scripting for automation (e.g., Python, Shell, PowerShell).
  • Familiarity with SIEM integration, alerting, and log analysis.
  • Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture, data privacy standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
  • Experience in a regulated industry (banking, healthcare, government, etc.)

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