Associate X-Force Incident Response - Toronto or Ottawa

IBM; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services provider is seeking an Associate for their X-Force Incident Response team in Toronto or Ottawa. Candidates will engage in global cyber incident response, utilizing advanced skills in threat hunting and forensic analysis. This full-time position calls for professionals with programming skills, strong communication abilities, and resilience. The role emphasizes professional growth in a dynamic environment. Applicants with a background in cybersecurity and a passion for continuous learning are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead substantial groups effectively.
• Knowledge and experience in digital forensics and threat hunting.
• Drive to conduct research, publications, blogs, and presentations.
• Ability to manage client expectations and work independently on projects.
• Knowledge or experience in security domains: Incident Response, Digital Forensics, Threat Hunting, Cloud.
• Experience in incident response planning and crisis management.
• Proficient in programming languages Java, .NET, Python, or Ruby.

Responsibilities

• Support in global cyber incident response.
• Participate in incident preparedness and detection activities.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their needs in incident response.
• Apply forensic and threat-hunting techniques to real-world incidents.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Leadership abilities

Research drive

Knowledge in Incident Response

Programming skills in Python

Experience in incident response planning

Flexibility and resilience

Cloud Platforms

Programming: Java/.Net/Python/Ruby

Tools

Java

.Net

Python

Ruby

Job description

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Introduction

In this role you will join IBM Consulting via our world class Associate Program for university hires. As an Associate at IBM Consulting you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients worldwide. Our clients' 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. If you see yourself as someone who never stops learning and who wants to unleash your potential, the IBM Consulting Associates Program is for you.

About X-Force

Now, let’s talk about why we are here: X-Force! The team is comprised of hackers, responders, researchers and analysts, many of whom are world-renowned security thought leaders. We are looking for Associate Incident Response Consultants to join our Incidence Response team.

Incident Response is a team of experienced threat hunters, responders and investigators who specialize in incident preparedness, detection, response and recovery.

Our clients' technical and business needs are constantly evolving. We’re hiring inspired, talented individuals eager to apply their knowledge and perspective to challenging work that evolves industries and our world. We prioritize ongoing learning, development of technical skills, and continuous personal growth, all grounded in a culture of coaching.

Your Role and Responsibilities

Are you passionate about threat hunting and forensic investigations? Are you looking for a fast‑paced environment where you can take part in global cyber incident response and cyber crisis management? Are you interested in joining an elite team of incident response consultants? If so, X-Force IR, IBM Security’s team of veteran incident responders, is looking for interns for the summer of 2026, and you may be the perfect fit.

At X-Force Incident Response (IR), we partner with Fortune 1000 clients to deliver real business value by:

• Bringing together the world’s largest consulting practice with industry‑leading incident response capabilities.
• Minimizing the revenue loss of a security incident.
• Applying IBM's global expertise and local capabilities through our unique global delivery network combined with our teams in over 170 countries.

Preferred Education

None

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• Outcome focused, possessing a high level of resilience, you demonstrate the flexibility and resolve needed to achieve success across a broad range of consultative contexts.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• The ability to lead large groups and be a primary facilitator.
• Drive to do research, publications, blogs, presentations, etc.
• Ability to lead and shape client expectations.
• Ability to self‑start, and work independently on project.
• Knowledge or experience in one or more of the following Security Domains: Incident Response, Digital Forensics, Tabletop Exercises, Threat Hunting, Cloud Platforms.
• Experience in incident response planning.
• Demonstrated application of forensic analysis, memory analysis, and/or malware analysis.
• Proficient programming skills in one or more of the following: Java, .Net, Python, or Ruby.

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• History of published research, blog posts, or a history of presenting at local or regional security conferences.
• Knowledge or experience with artificial intelligence tools in the cybersecurity domain.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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