Cyber Defense Remediation Engineer

IBM; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM is seeking a Cybersecurity Remediation Engineer to join the CISO Remediation Team within the Cyber Defense organization. This role focuses on addressing security risks across the enterprise, driving technical resolution, and implementing scalable security improvements.

The successful candidate will partner closely with engineering teams and must thrive in high-pressure environments. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are critical, along with experience in scripting, cloud platforms, and security technologies.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and in teams within fast-moving environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills and proactive mindset.
• Strong communication skills to explain technical steps to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support containment, recovery, and remediation by identifying root causes.
• Partner with teams to embed security practices.
• Conduct security and risk assessments of applications and infrastructure.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal communication

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Experience in cybersecurity or related fields

Tools

Python

Ansible

Terraform

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

IBM is seeking a Cybersecurity Remediation Engineer to join the CISO Remediation Team within the Cyber Defense organization. This role focuses on addressing security risks across the enterprise, driving technical resolution, and implementing scalable security improvements.

The successful candidate will partner closely with engineering teams and must thrive in high-pressure environments. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are critical, along with experience in scripting, cloud platforms, and security technologies.