Cyber Incident Response Associate Consultant

IBM

Austin (TX)

On-site

USD 76,000 - 114,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits
401(k) plan
Paid time off

Job summary

IBM Consulting is seeking an Associate Consultant to join X-Force Incident Response (IR) in Austin, TX. You will help clients adopt future-looking technologies, participate in incident response, digital forensics, and threat hunting projects, and work with a global team to deliver value.

You should have a Bachelor's Degree and strong English communication, with willingness to obtain a US government security clearance. Travel depends on project requirements.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree required.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Incident Response, Digital Forensics, Threat Hunting.
  • Understanding of cyber security vulnerabilities and attack vectors.
  • Familiarity with Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) tools.
  • Ability to obtain a US government security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Assist clients in selecting, implementing, and supporting security applications and tools.
  • Participate in incident response and cyber crisis management for global clients.
  • Collaborate with IBM X-Force IR to deliver real business value.

Skills

Interpersonal skills
Growth mindset
Incident Response
Digital Forensics
Threat Hunting
English communication
Operating Systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

EDR tools
Cloud infrastructure
MITRE frameworks

Job description

IBM Consulting is seeking an Associate Consultant to join X-Force Incident Response (IR) in Austin, TX. You will help clients adopt future-looking technologies, participate in incident response, digital forensics, and threat hunting projects, and work with a global team to deliver value.

You should have a Bachelor's Degree and strong English communication, with willingness to obtain a US government security clearance. Travel depends on project requirements.

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