Cyber Incident Response Associate Consultant

IBM; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 76,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Consulting, based in Austin, Texas, is inviting university hires into its Associate Consultant program. You will work on client projects across digital transformation, cloud strategy, AI adoption, and security operations with a global cohort of peers.

The role emphasizes rapid learning, access to IBM's learning platform, and a culture of mobility and growth. As an Associate X-Force Incident Response Consultant, you’ll support threat hunting, incident response, and forensics efforts for

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage dynamic workloads in an agile environment.
• Growth mindset and willingness to learn and adapt to new security challenges.
• Knowledge of cyber security vulnerabilities, attack vectors, and mitigations.
• Ability to obtain a US government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the selection, implementation, and support of security applications, methodologies, and tools.
• Contribute to threat hunting and incident response activities for clients.
• Collaborate with clients and IBM teams to deliver secure outcomes across engagements.

Skills

Incident Response

Digital Forensics

Threat Hunting

EDR Tools

English Communication

Windows

Linux

macOS

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

IBM Consulting, based in Austin, Texas, is inviting university hires into its Associate Consultant program. You will work on client projects across digital transformation, cloud strategy, AI adoption, and security operations with a global cohort of peers.

The role emphasizes rapid learning, access to IBM's learning platform, and a culture of mobility and growth. As an Associate X-Force Incident Response Consultant, you’ll support threat hunting, incident response, and forensics efforts for