Associate Cybersecurity Specialist – 2027

Baton Rouge, LA

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad

IBM is a global technology and consulting company that delivers technical and industry expertise to public and private sector clients. The Associate Cybersecurity Specialist will help organizations protect critical systems, data, and operations from evolving cyber threats while enabling secure digital transformation and AI adoption. The role supports cybersecurity consulting activities including threat detection, security monitoring, vulnerability management, incident response, governance, risk, compliance, and security assessments.

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Responsibilities

As an Associate Cybersecurity Specialist at IBM, you'll help organizations protect critical systems, data, and operations from evolving cyber threats while enabling secure digital transformation and AI adoption
As part of our cybersecurity practice, you'll help clients strengthen their cyber resilience across areas such as threat detection, security monitoring, vulnerability management, incident response, governance, risk, compliance, and security assessments
Based on business needs, your skills, and your interests, you'll have opportunities to develop specialized expertise across CyberDefend or Cyber Threat Management while building a broad foundation in cybersecurity consulting
You could support healthcare, financial services, public sector, retail, or manufacturing clients
Work side-by-side with experienced security consultants, threat analysts, incident responders, architects, and AI specialists to solve real-world security challenges
You'll help clients strengthen cyber resilience while gaining experience protecting critical systems that support organizations around the world
We're not looking for cybersecurity experts; we hire for potential, curiosity, and a passion for learning, and we'll help you grow through mentorship, certifications, structured learning, and hands-on client experiences

Qualification

Required

Bachelor's Degree
Currently completing or recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
Foundational knowledge of cybersecurity principles, networking, operating systems, and information security concepts
Understanding of common cyber threats, vulnerabilities, attack techniques, and security best practices, with an interest in helping organizations identify, reduce, and manage cybersecurity risks
Exposure to security monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, identity and access management, or risk management concepts through coursework, labs, projects, cyber competitions, or internships
Foundational understanding of Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, and the cybersecurity opportunities and risks associated with emerging technologies
Exposure to cloud technologies, enterprise environments, or cybersecurity tools through coursework, labs, certifications, projects, or personal learning
Demonstrated application of cybersecurity, technical, or analytical skills through coursework, labs, projects, cyber competitions, research, internships, or personal learning
Travel required: Up to 60% or 3 days a week (home on weekends - based on project requirements)
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

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree
Exposure to cybersecurity operations, threat management, governance, risk, compliance, or security-related projects through academic, personal, or internship experiences
Ability to analyze security risks and communicate technical concepts clearly while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to help clients strengthen their cybersecurity posture
Experience working with cloud security concepts, security monitoring tools, threat intelligence, vulnerability assessment, or recognized security frameworks through coursework, projects, labs, or internships

Benefits

Hands-on experience on real client projects
Professional and technical mentorship
Career coaching
Access to certification opportunities
Opportunities to develop specialized cybersecurity expertise
Mentorship, certifications, structured learning, and hands-on client experiences
Hybrid work arrangement: 4 days a week in office based on project requirements
Healthcare benefits including medical and prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health and well-being
401(k)
Cash balance pension plan
IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Financial counseling
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Opportunities for performance-based salary incentive programs
12 paid holidays
Minimum 56 hours paid sick time
120 hours paid vacation
12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy
Other Paid Care Leave programs
Paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law
Training and educational resources on IBM’s personalized, AI-driven learning platform
Industry-recognized certifications
Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups
Giving and volunteer opportunities
Discounts on retail products, services, and experiences