IBM is a 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 supporting secure digital transformation and AI adoption. The role involves cybersecurity consulting across threat detection, security monitoring, vulnerability management, incident response, governance, risk, compliance, and security assessments.
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
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
Up to 60% or 3 days a week (home on weekends - based on project requirements)
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
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, available to eligible employees
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
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
Professional and technical mentorship, career coaching, and access to certification opportunities
Hybrid work arrangement: 1 day a week in office based on project requirements
IBM provides technology and consulting, including software, infrastructure systems, and cloud-based solutions.
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IBM provides technology and consulting, including software, infrastructure systems, and cloud-based solutions.
