Co-Op Security Consultant

IBM

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Work type: On-site
Location: State College, PA
Employment: Intern
Posted: 26 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 32 roles within 25 mi

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As a Co-Op Security Consultant 2027 within IBM Consulting, you will join a team focused on business and technology transformation to support clients navigating hybrid cloud and AI journeys. You will contribute to client projects by conducting primary research on market dynamics, designing models for operational excellence, and participating in stakeholder engagement to document requirements. Your daily work involves shadowing product teams during data integrations, performing data analytics assessments, and assisting with cloud migrations and system implementations. The role requires a background in cybersecurity or related studies and proficiency in network design, encryption protocols, and authentication technologies. You will utilize tools for vulnerability scanning, network monitoring, and firewalls while potentially utilizing programming languages such as Java, Python, C/C++, Ruby, Go, or Bash to address complex security challenges across various infrastructure domains.

Skills

Cybersecurity Network Security Cloud Migration Python Java C/C++ Go Ruby Bash C# SharePoint TestAutomation Encryption Firewalls Intrusion Detection Vulnerability Scanning Data Analytics Hybrid Cloud AI

What you'll do

Conduct primary research to help clients navigate market trends and refine competitive strategies.
Design models to improve operational processes and create a seamless experience for clients.
Support workshops, meetings, and interviews to capture and synthesize essential requirements.
Shadow product teams to gain hands-on experience with enterprise-wide data integrations.
Perform data analytics assessments and participate in cloud migration and system implementations.
Apply technical knowledge of network security, encryption protocols, and identity management to client projects.
Utilize programming languages and software tools to develop solutions for client challenges.

What we're looking for

High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
Currently pursuing a university degree with academic success in Cybersecurity or related fields.
Familiarity with network design, security, authentication, authorization techniques, and encryption protocols.
Knowledge of web/mobile development, software engineering, and identity technology.
Familiarity with tools for vulnerability scanning, monitoring, firewalls, and intrusion detection.
Ability to work in-office in State College, PA during the academic year.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Federal clearance if necessary.
Experience in security domains like Threat Management or Cloud Security; familiarity with languages like Java, Python, or C++ (preferred).