Associate Security Consultant, Cyber Strategy & Risk

IBM

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Posted: 26 days ago
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Associate Security Consultant 2027 - Cyber Strategy & Risk is a role within the IBM Cybersecurity team where early-career professionals help clients design, implement, and strengthen security solutions for applications, users, systems, and data across modern enterprise environments. Working alongside experienced consultants, you will participate in requirements analysis, solution design, implementation, testing, and operational support. The work involves building expertise in domains such as identity and access management, cloud security, threat management, security operations, and governance, risk, and compliance. You will utilize tools including SIEM, SOAR, EDR, firewalls, and automation platforms while leveraging programming languages like Python, C/C++, Go, Bash, or C#. The role addresses the challenge of protecting complex infrastructure through advanced technologies such as AI-enhanced security operations, encryption protocols, and network security principles to ensure robust defense against evolving cyber threats.

Skills

Identity and Access Management Cloud Security Threat Management Security Operations Governance, Risk, and Compliance Python C++ Go Bash C# SIEM SOAR EDR Microsoft Sentinel Defender CrowdStrike Google SecOps Palo Alto Networks XSIAM Splunk Firewalls Intrusion Detection Vulnerability Scanning Encryption Network Security

What you'll do

Gather business and technical requirements from clients to support the design of effective security solutions.
Contribute to enterprise-wide access management initiatives including authentication, authorization, and identity processes.
Participate in all phases of client engagements including analysis, design, implementation, testing, and operational support.
Assist with security architecture, application security, cloud security, monitoring, and threat management activities.
Utilize modern cybersecurity platforms, automation tools, and AI-enhanced security operations technologies.
Build technical knowledge across multiple platforms, architectures, and consulting methodologies.

What we're looking for

High School Diploma or GED is required.
Bachelor's Degree in a related technical field is preferred.
Familiarity with network architecture, security principles, authentication/authorization methods, and encryption protocols is required.
Exposure to at least one cybersecurity domain such as Threat Management, Security Operations, or Identity and Access Management is required.
Working knowledge of programming or scripting languages like Python, C/C++, Go, Bash, or C# is required.
Experience with security tools for vulnerability scanning, monitoring, firewalls, and intrusion detection is required.
Understanding of cybersecurity operations concepts including SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and incident response workflows is required.
Knowledge of enterprise platforms (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel, CrowdStrike) or relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+) are preferred.