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Introduction

In this role, you’ll work in one of our IBM Consulting Client Innovation Centers (Delivery Centers), where we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients the around world. Our delivery centers offer our clients locally based skills and technical expertise to drive innovation and adoption of new technology.

A career in IBM Consulting embraces long-term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe.

You’ll work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid 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 IBM 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 ground breaking 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 that embraces your unique skills and experience.

In this role, you'll work in one of our IBM Consulting Client Innovation Centers (Delivery Centers), where we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients around the world. Our delivery centers offer our clients locally based skills and technical expertise to drive innovation and adoption of new technology.

Your role and responsibilities

As a Work Student in Cybersecurity at IBM, you will support our cybersecurity experts in protecting systems, data, and digital assets for IBM and our clients. You will gain hands-on experience in a professional, agile environment while contributing to real-world security initiatives. This role offers an excellent opportunity to deepen your technical knowledge, learn industry best practices, and develop practical skills in cybersecurity.

In your role, you will be responsible for:
- Supporting cybersecurity teams in day-to-day operational and project activities.
- Assisting with security assessments, risk analyses, and documentation.
- Supporting vulnerability management, including tracking and reporting findings.
- Assisting in monitoring security controls and compliance activities.
- Supporting the preparation of reports, presentations, and security documentation.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams in an agile working environment.

What we offer:

- Individual career path

- Access to countless trainings and certification offerings

- A knowledge sharing culture

- An environment where you are actively contributing your ideas

- The possibility to work in projects in one of the largest IT companies

Required education

Bachelor's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

- Enrolled as a student (Bachelor’s) in Computer Science, Information Security, IT, or a related field.
- Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles (e.g. networks, operating systems, security fundamentals).
- Interest in areas such as IT security, cloud security, or risk and compliance.
- Analytical mindset and strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Fluent in English and French (written & spoken); German is a plus.
- Eligible to work in Switzerland (valid work permit or Swiss/EU nationality).

Preferred technical and professional experience

- First hands-on experience with security tools or labs (e.g. vulnerability scanners, SIEM, IAM).
- Basic knowledge of scripting or programming (e.g. Python, Bash).
- Familiarity with cloud platforms or operating systems (Linux/Windows).
- Interest in security standards or frameworks (e.g. ISO 27001, NIST).
- Previous internship or student work experience in IT or cybersecurity.