Cybersecurity Apprentice: Hands-On SOC & Security Ops

IBM; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM offers a Cyber Security Apprentice program in New York, where you join a local cohort and progress through a structured learning roadmap while contributing to live security projects.

You’ll work in the Security Operations Center, gaining experience across monitoring, incident response, and vulnerability assessments with mentorship and real-world exposure. The program aims to develop competencies within 12 months and offers a pathway to full-time roles at IBM.

Qualifications

• Willingness to complete the requirements of the apprenticeship program.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Interest in cybersecurity fundamentals and hands-on learning.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and audit client systems to protect information resources.
• Analyze networks for potential security violations and respond to incidents.
• Collaborate with teams to investigate and report security events.
• Perform continuous monitoring, vulnerability assessments, and event analysis.
• Conduct incident investigations and test security products.
• Maintain security system infrastructure and awareness of cyber trends.

Skills

Drive & eagerness to learn

Independent working

Team collaboration

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting

Security fundamentals

Scripting (Perl/Python)

OS familiarity (Windows/Linux)

Networking fundamentals

Clearance eligibility (DoD Secret)

Education

Associate’s Degree/College Diploma

Job description

IBM offers a Cyber Security Apprentice program in New York, where you join a local cohort and progress through a structured learning roadmap while contributing to live security projects.

You’ll work in the Security Operations Center, gaining experience across monitoring, incident response, and vulnerability assessments with mentorship and real-world exposure. The program aims to develop competencies within 12 months and offers a pathway to full-time roles at IBM.