Co-Op Security Consultant 2027 - Strategy, Risk & Compliance

About the role

In this role, you will join IBM Consulting via our world-class Co-op Program. As a Co-op at IBM Consulting, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients whose technical and business needs are constantly evolving. We're hiring inspired, talented individuals who believe no problem is too big to solve. We focus on your professional development through ongoing learning, mentorship, development of technical skills, and continuous personal growth, all grounded in a culture of coaching and career advancement.

A career in IBM Consulting is rooted in long-term relationships and close collaboration with clients. You'll work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for innovative and valuable companies. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio, including Software and Red Hat. Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation for success in IBM Consulting.

Responsibilities

Working alongside more senior level security consultants, you will:

• Collect and analyze existing business and technical requirements to solve complex client challenges.
• Provide holistic solutions that incorporate people, processes, and technologies to improve clients’ security posture.
• Team on all phases of engagement to monitor, detect, plan, build, implement, and support advanced security solutions.
• Be an integral part of providing clients with an integrated approach to business design and execution, turning strategies into actions.
• Establish new, flexible, and iterative approaches through IBM’s unique combination of skills, experiences, and capabilities.
• Leverage a growth mindset to deliver business value wherever needed.

Work you could do as a Security Consultant Co-op:

• Work as a team member with client personnel and other IBM teams to identify functional requirements and subsequently work with or lead others in the identification, justification, and design of the client's solution.
• Participate in a wide range of design activities, from requirements analysis through systems, application, and/or process design specification and implementation.
• Gain knowledge across multiple platforms, processes, or architectures.

Requirements

• Enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Consultative mindset and ability to solve problems for clients and add value.
• Strong interest in cybersecurity and a basic understanding of security concepts.
• Familiarity with operating systems such as Windows, Linux, and macOS.
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals and protocols.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong writing skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Outcome-focused with a high level of resilience, demonstrating flexibility and resolve across a broad range of consultative contexts.
• Familiarity with network design, network security, authentication, authorization techniques, and encryption protocols and standards.
• Experience in one or more of the following security domains: Threat Management (including Security Intelligence & Operations Consulting), Data and Application Security, Identity & Access Management, Cloud and Infrastructure Security, and/or Strategy and Risk.
• Knowledge in Network Design and Security, Web or Custom Application Development, Mobile Development, Software Engineering, Identity and Authentication Technology.
• Exposure to software tools such as Java, Python, C/C++, Ruby, GO, Golang, or bash; SharePoint; software code testing and test automation.
• Familiarity with network security tools for vulnerability scanning, network monitoring, network sniffing, routers, firewalls, intrusion detection and protection, anomaly detection, and encryption standards.