IBM Consulting helps organizations address business and technology transformation through client collaboration and hybrid cloud and AI solutions. The Cyber Defender will safeguard digital infrastructure by identifying, analyzing, and mitigating cyber threats, investigating security incidents, managing incident reports, analyzing network and endpoint events, and supporting vulnerability management and threat intelligence activities.
Investigate security incidents using SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and XDR platforms, and apply industry frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK and the Cyber Kill Chain to understand and counter adversary tactics effectively
Prioritize and manage incident reports, providing actionable recommendations and responses to strengthen the client's security posture
Interpret security tools and logs from Windows, MAC, and Linux systems to identify potential threats
Participate in vulnerability management and cyber threat intelligence activities to identify and anticipate potential threats
Deliver recommendations and responses to clients to enhance their security posture
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma/GED
• **Exposure to Cybersecurity Tools:** Familiarity with a variety of cybersecurity tools, including SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and XDR platforms, to monitor, prioritize, investigate, and respond to security incidents
• **Understanding of Industry Frameworks:** Knowledge of industry frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK and the Cyber Kill Chain to understand and counter adversary tactics effectively
• **Experience with Network and Endpoint Analysis:** Ability to interpret security tools and logs from Windows, MAC, and Linux systems to identify potential threats
• **Exposure to Vulnerability Management:** Participation in vulnerability management and cyber threat intelligence activities to identify and anticipate potential threats
• **Certification in Security Technologies:** Familiarity with security technologies and certifications related to threat detection, response, and intelligence
• **Security Clearance:** Active TS/SCI is required
**\*This person will be required to come into the Fort Meade, MD office 5 days a week**
US Citizenship Required
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
• **Familiarity with Scripting Languages:** Exposure to scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash is beneficial for automating tasks and interacting with various cybersecurity tools
• **Knowledge of Cloud Security:** Understanding cloud security principles and experience working with cloud-based security solutions can be advantageous in identifying and mitigating cyber threats
• **Exposure to Threat Intelligence Platforms:** Familiarity with threat intelligence platforms and feeds can aid in staying up-to-date with emerging threats and improving incident response capabilities
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
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
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.
