Associate Security Consultant

IBM

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Posted: 26 days ago
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As an Associate Security Consultant, you will join the IBM Cybersecurity team to help clients design, implement, and strengthen security solutions protecting applications, users, systems, and data across modern enterprise environments. Working alongside experienced consultants, you will participate in various project phases including requirements analysis, solution design, implementation, testing, and operational support. You will build expertise in domains such as cloud security, identity and access management, threat management, and governance. The role requires familiarity with network architecture, encryption protocols, and authentication methods. You will utilize tools for vulnerability scanning, firewalls, and intrusion detection while working with automation platforms and AI-enhanced technologies. Required skills include knowledge of programming languages like Python, C/C++, Go, or Bash, alongside experience with security operations concepts such as SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and incident response workflows to solve complex cybersecurity challenges.

Skills

Identity and Access Management Cloud Security Threat Management Security Operations SIEM SOAR EDR Python Go C++ Bash C# 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 various security domains, architectures, and consulting methodologies.

What we're looking for

High School Diploma or GED is required.
Bachelor's degree in a related technical field (preferred).
Familiarity with network architecture, security principles, authentication methods, and encryption protocols.
Exposure to cybersecurity domains such as Threat Management, Security Operations, Identity and Access Management, or Cloud Security.
Working knowledge of programming or scripting languages like Python, C/C++, Go, Bash, or C#.
Experience with security tools for vulnerability scanning, monitoring, firewalls, and intrusion detection.
Understanding of cybersecurity operations concepts including SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and incident response.
Willingness to travel up to 100%.
Knowledge of enterprise security platforms (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel, CrowdStrike) or relevant certifications (preferred).