Cybersecurity Intern: Hands-On Security, Cloud & AI

IBM; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Cybersecurity is seeking early-career professionals for internships to support real client security projects across applications, data, cloud environments, and critical infrastructure. You will work with experienced consultants to build hands-on cybersecurity skills, including cloud security, security operations, automation, and AI-enabled capabilities.

You will analyze requirements, help deliver security solutions across people, processes, and technology, and may be considered for IBM’s

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a university degree with a strong record of academic achievement (preferred majors: Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, MIS Engineering, or related technical disciplines)
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills, adaptability, and resilience in collaborative or project-based environments
• Familiarity with network architecture, network security concepts, authentication and authorization methods, and encryption protocols
• Exposure to one or more cybersecurity domains such as Threat Management, Security Operations, Data and Application Security, Identity & Access Management, Cloud Security, Infrastructure Security, or Governance, Risk, and Compliance
• Knowledge of areas such as network security, software engineering, web or mobile application development, identity technologies, or secure application design
• Familiarity with security and infrastructure tools such as vulnerability scanners, monitoring platforms, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, packet analysis tools, or encryption technologies
• Interest in emerging cybersecurity trends including security automation, AI-assisted threat detection, and modern cloud security practices
• Willingness to travel up to 100%

Responsibilities

• During your internship, you will support real client security projects that help organizations protect applications, data, cloud environments, and critical infrastructure
• You’ll work alongside experienced consultants while building hands-on experience in cybersecurity, cloud technologies, security operations, automation, and AI-enabled security capabilities
• Interns may also be considered for IBM’s full-time Associates program based on performance and business needs
• Working with senior security consultants, you will help analyze business and technical requirements and support security solutions across people, processes, and technology

Skills

Python

Java

C/C++

DevSecOps

Secure coding

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Vulnerability scanners

Monitoring platforms

Firewalls

Job description

IBM Cybersecurity is seeking early-career professionals for internships to support real client security projects across applications, data, cloud environments, and critical infrastructure. You will work with experienced consultants to build hands-on cybersecurity skills, including cloud security, security operations, automation, and AI-enabled capabilities.

You will analyze requirements, help deliver security solutions across people, processes, and technology, and may be considered for IBM’s