Co-op: Security Strategy & Risk Consultant

IBM; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

IBM Consulting offers a world-class Co-op Program where you’ll work with diverse clients to tackle evolving technical and business needs. You’ll develop through mentorship, learning opportunities, and hands-on projects in hybrid cloud and AI spaces.

You’ll collaborate with senior security consultants, gathering requirements and designing holistic solutions that enhance client security postures across multiple phases and platforms.

Qualifications

• 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Work as a team member with client personnel and IBM teams to identify functional requirements and design 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.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's Degree

Enrollment in Bachelor's degree program in Cybersecurity/Info Security/CS

Tools

Java

Python

C/C++

Ruby

Go

Bash

C#

SharePoint

Test automation

Job description

IBM Consulting offers a world-class Co-op Program where you’ll work with diverse clients to tackle evolving technical and business needs. You’ll develop through mentorship, learning opportunities, and hands-on projects in hybrid cloud and AI spaces.

You’ll collaborate with senior security consultants, gathering requirements and designing holistic solutions that enhance client security postures across multiple phases and platforms.