Associate Security Consultant 2027

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

IBM Cybersecurity helps organizations strengthen resilience against evolving cyber threats. IBM is seeking an early-career Associate Security Consultant to support client engagements by designing, implementing, and strengthening security solutions across areas such as cloud security, identity and access management, threat management, security operations, and governance and risk.

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Responsibilities

Collaborate with client teams and IBM professionals to gather business and technical requirements and support the design of effective security solutions
Contribute to Enterprise-wide Access Management initiatives, including authentication, authorization, identity, and secure access processes
Participate in multiple phases of client engagements, including requirements analysis, solution design, identity and secure access processes, implementation, testing, and operational support
Assist with security architecture, application security, cloud security, monitoring, and threat management activities across diverse environments
Work with modern cybersecurity platforms, automation tools, and AI-enhanced security operations technologies
Build knowledge across multiple platforms, architectures, security domains, and consulting methodologies

Qualification

Required

High School Diploma/GED
Familiarity with network architecture, network security principles, authentication and authorization methods, and encryption protocols and standards
Exposure to one or more cybersecurity domains such as Threat Management, Security Operations, Data and Application Security, Identity & Access Management, Cloud and Infrastructure Security, or Governance, Risk, and Compliance
Working knowledge of programming or scripting languages such as Python, C/C++, Go/Golang, Bash, or C#, with exposure to software testing, automation frameworks, or secure development practices
Exposure to security tools and technologies related to vulnerability scanning, monitoring, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, encryption, or network analysis
Understanding of cybersecurity operations concepts including SIEM, SOAR, EDR, threat detection, or incident response workflows
Interest in emerging security technologies, automation, AI-assisted security operations, and modern cloud security practices
Willingness to travel up to 100%

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor's degree in a related technical field preferred (Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, MIS, Engineering, or related disciplines)
Knowledge of network and application security, software engineering, secure application development, mobile technologies, or identity and authentication solutions
Exposure to enterprise security platforms such as Microsoft Sentinel/Defender, CrowdStrike, Google SecOps, Palo Alto Networks XSIAM, Splunk, or related SIEM, SOAR, and EDR technologies
Industry certifications or coursework related to cybersecurity, cloud security, or security operations (CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or similar) area plus

Benefits

Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & 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 sick time
120 hours 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 our personalized, AI-driven learning platform
Opportunities to grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications
Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups
Giving and volunteer opportunities
Discounts on retail products, services, and experiences