Description

Introduction

The Fusion Center Leader is responsible for the leadership, performance, and continuous evolution of IBM's Corporate Security Fusion Center. This role integrates security operations monitoring, tactical intelligence, incident response, crisis coordination, and executive engagement into a unified operating model. Operating in a 24/7 environment, this position ensures threats are proactively identified, analyzed, and managed.

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

Your role and responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Fusion Center Operations & Monitoring

• Lead 24/7 Fusion Center operations
• Direct monitoring, detection, triage, and escalation of events through Genetec, AMAG, Everbridge and other analytic tools
• Optimize alerting and reduce false positives

Incident Management & Crisis Response

• Serve as escalation leader for major incidents
• Coordinate real-time response across stakeholders
• Lead crisis response, exercises, and after-action reviews

Intelligence Integration & Threat Analysis

• Integrate multiple data sources, interfacing with intelligence and security professionals
• Monitor emerging threats and conduct gap assessments

Technology, Systems & Innovation

• Oversee monitoring platforms and security technologies
• Manage vendor relationships and system performance
• Drive technology improvements and innovation

Program Governance & Performance Management

• Develop KPIs, dashboards, and performance metrics for reporting and analysis
• Ensure audit readiness and governance compliance
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives

Stakeholder Engagement & Executive Interface

• Engage cross-functional stakeholders and leadership
• Deliver executive briefings and operational reports
• Support client visits and presentations

Vendor, Partner & External Coordination

• Manage vendor relationships regarding service delivery, contract execution
• Coordinate with law enforcement and external partners

People Leadership & Operational Culture

• Lead multi-disciplinary team of IBM and vendor resources
• Oversee training, recruitment, and readiness programs
• Foster accountability and collaboration

Required education

Associate's Degree/College Diploma

Preferred education

Bachelor's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

Required Qualifications & Experience

• 710+ years in Fusion Center, Security Operations Center, or security operations.
• 35+ years in leadership of 24/7 operations.

Technical & Functional Expertise

• Incident management and crisis response frameworks.
• Intelligence lifecycle and threat analysis.
• Security systems and SOC platforms.
• Data analytics, dashboards, and visualization tools.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field.
• CPP, PSP, CISSP, or Security+ 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.

Job Title

Fusion Center Leader Corporate Security

Date posted

25-May-2026

Job ID

117544

City / Township / Village

POUGHKEEPSIE

State / Province

New York

Country

United States

Work arrangement

Onsite

Area of work

Enterprise Operations

Employment type

Regular

Contract type

Regular

Projected Minimum Salary per year

125,000.00

Projected Maximum Salary per year

150,000.00

Position type

Professional

Travel required

Some travel may be required based on business demand

Company

(0147) International Business Machines Corporation

Shift

General (daytime)

Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

No



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