As an Expert Cyber Defender, you will join the IBM Consulting team to protect organizational digital infrastructure by identifying, analyzing, and mitigating cyber threats. You will perform day-to-day tasks including investigating security incidents, managing incident reports with actionable recommendations, and conducting threat hunting and remediation. Your work involves monitoring and responding to events using SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and XDR platforms while applying the MITRE ATT&CK framework and the Cyber Kill Chain to counter adversary tactics. You will analyze logs from Windows, MAC, and Linux systems to identify vulnerabilities and participate in cyber threat intelligence activities. The role requires expertise in vulnerability management and a background in government cyber operations within high OPTEMO environments. Essential skills include proficiency with various operating systems and relevant certifications like CISSP to ensure robust security posture.