Associate Cybersecurity Specialist – 2027

Baton Rouge, LA

Full-time

Hybrid

$60K/yr - $60K/yr

New Grad

IBM is a global technology and consulting company delivering technical and industry expertise to public and private sector clients through its IBM Consulting FutureNow Centers. The Associate Cybersecurity Specialist will support clients in protecting critical systems, data, and operations from cyber threats while enabling secure digital transformation and AI adoption. The role provides hands-on experience across threat detection, security monitoring, vulnerability management, incident response, governance, risk, compliance, and security assessments.

Apply Now

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
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

Qualification

Required

• 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

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