Introduction

A career in IBM Consulting is rooted by long term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe. IBM Consulting Cybersecurity Services works with clients in providing trusted partnership to improve their security posture in an ever-changing threat landscape. We are in an era of advanced cybersecurity threats. These threats are persistent and continuously evolving. We are seeking highly talented candidates to fill client focused consulting led Security intern roles. You'll work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve Cybersecurity in 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. As part of IBM’s Cybersecurity Services team, you will work with subject matter experts and clients as they transform organizational security. We’re driven by more than just providing security solutions for organizations. We want our clients to succeed. IBMer’s can access our entire organization to develop original ideas that help clients create the world they imagine.

Your role and responsibilities

Develop an understanding of our client’s future state cybersecurity goals and processes, then define the steps needed and leading technologies to help turn their goals into reality. Shadow IBM Cybersecurity professionals and participate in client engagements, assist with client deliverables, participate in client meetings, and provide recommendations to improve clients’ security posture. Work closely with senior security consultants and Security leadership in a variety of roles within Consulting & Systems Integration and Portfolio Management. Learn about a client’s industry, tackle new Cybersecurity challenges, and learn about how their business and technology intersect especially with respect to Cybersecurity.

Required education

High School Diploma/GED

Preferred education

Bachelor's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

• Enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program in Cybersecurity,Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Strong interest in cybersecurity and a basic understanding of security concepts.
• Familiarity with operating systems such as Windows, Linux, and macOS.
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals and protocols.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred technical and professional experience

• A passion for innovative ideas, coupled with the ability to understand and assimilate different points of view.
• Can translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Demonstrate leadership experience and ability to adapt, with willingness to readily take ownership of tasks and problems.
• Have initiative to actively seek new knowledge and improve skills.
• Knowledge / Understanding of Cybersecurity fundamentals related to one or more of the below:
• Cybersecurity Frameworks – NIST / PCI?DSS etc; Q Radar and/or Splunk/ Sentinel ; Identity Management solutions ; Cyber Threat Analysis ; IDS/IPS/SIEM Fundamentals ; Proficiency in programming or scripting languages (e.g., Python, C/C++, PowerShell) ; Firewall Administration ; Network Trouble shooting