Co-Op Security Consultant

IBM

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TL;DR · Co-Op Security Consultant

As a Co-Op Security Consultant 2027, you will join IBM Consulting to support clients by improving their security posture through integrated solutions involving people, processes, and technologies. Working alongside senior consultants, you will collect and analyze business and technical requirements to monitor, detect, plan, build, implement, and support advanced security solutions across all engagement phases. You will participate in design activities ranging from requirements analysis to system and application specification. The role requires a consultative mindset, strong communication skills, and knowledge of networking fundamentals, operating systems like Windows, Linux, and macOS, and encryption protocols. Preferred technical skills include experience with Java, Python, C/C++, Ruby, Go, or Bash, as well as familiarity with vulnerability scanning, firewalls, and intrusion detection tools to solve complex security challenges within the hybrid cloud and AI landscape.

What you'll do

  • Collect and analyze business and technical requirements to solve complex client challenges.
  • Develop holistic security solutions incorporating people, processes, and technologies to improve client security posture.
  • Monitor, detect, plan, build, implement, and support advanced security solutions across all engagement phases.
  • Translate high-level strategies into actionable plans for integrated business design and execution.
  • Identify functional requirements and lead the design of technical solutions in collaboration with clients.
  • Participate in design activities ranging from initial requirements analysis to system and process specification.
  • Gain expertise across multiple platforms, architectures, and security domains like identity management and cloud security.

What we're looking for

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Bachelor's Degree (preferred).
  • Enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Strong interest in cybersecurity and basic understanding of security concepts.
  • Familiarity with operating systems such as Windows, Linux, and macOS.
  • Knowledge of networking fundamentals and protocols.
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, critical-thinking, communication, and writing skills.
  • Experience in security domains, network design, or software tools like Java, Python, C++, or others (preferred).

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