Cybersecurity Analyst Apprentice — Hands-on SOC Training

IBM; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 76,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & prescription coverage

Dental

Vision

Mental health & well-being

8 paid holidays

56 hours paid sick time

80 hours paid vacation

Life insurance

401(k)

Financial counseling

IBM Stock Purchase Plan

Paid family medical leave

Disability benefits

Job summary

IBM is seeking a Cyber Security Apprentice to join the Security Operations Center and apply hands-on technical knowledge while supporting and preventing cyber threats for clients. The role emphasizes learning through an apprenticeship with a structured skills roadmap and mentorship, progressing to full-time roles after completion.

You'll engage in monitoring, incident response, vulnerability assessments, and toolset maintenance while developing in Windows/Linux environments and networking

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Some knowledge or experience with Windows/Linux operating systems.
• General networking and infrastructure fundamentals.
• Cyber security fundamentals.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and audit client systems to protect those systems, information, and data.
• Monitor, track, and analyze networks/systems for security violations/ anomalies and respond to incidents.
• Collaborate with teams to investigate potential security violations, respond, and report outcomes.
• Perform continuous monitoring duties including vulnerability assessments, configuration reviews, and event analysis.
• Conduct incident/event investigation and analyze security products and systems for weaknesses.
• Assess and detect network vulnerabilities.
• Maintain security system infrastructure.
• Stay informed on cyber trends, threats, and vulnerabilities.
• Install, configure, deploy, integrate, operate and maintain security toolsets.

Skills

Drive to learn

Independent work

Teamwork

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting

OS: Windows/Linux

Networking fundamentals

Cyber security fundamentals

Scripting: Perl/PHP/Python

DoD security clearance

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree

Job description

IBM is seeking a Cyber Security Apprentice to join the Security Operations Center and apply hands-on technical knowledge while supporting and preventing cyber threats for clients. The role emphasizes learning through an apprenticeship with a structured skills roadmap and mentorship, progressing to full-time roles after completion.

You'll engage in monitoring, incident response, vulnerability assessments, and toolset maintenance while developing in Windows/Linux environments and networking