Cybersecurity Intern: Protect & Modernize Systems

IBM; Lansing, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Consulting is offering a 10-week FutureNow Center Intern program in Lansing, MI. You will work alongside experienced professionals to tackle real business and technology challenges, gaining hands-on experience and building in-demand technical and professional skills in a collaborative environment.

The internship is designed to prepare you for a potential full-time career with IBM Consulting after graduation.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Interest in cybersecurity, networking, information security, cloud technologies, risk management, or digital transformation concepts.
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles, networking, operating systems, security best practices, and enterprise technology environments.
• Exposure to cybersecurity concepts, security monitoring, vulnerability management, incident response, identity and access management, or business problem-solving through coursework, academic projects, labs, cyber competitions, student organizations, research, or personal learning.
• Interest in cybersecurity operations, enterprise security technologies, cloud security, Artificial Intelligence, or digital business solutions.
• Awareness of emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence and automation, and how they are transforming cybersecurity and enterprise operations.
• Demonstrated application of cybersecurity, technical, or analytical skills through coursework, labs, projects, cyber competitions, research, internships, or personal learning.

Responsibilities

• Support cybersecurity initiatives that strengthen security operations, governance, risk management, compliance, and cyber resilience.
• Assist with analyzing security requirements, documenting security processes, and supporting cybersecurity assessments and risk management activities.
• Contribute to security monitoring, vulnerability management, incident response, identity and access management, and threat detection activities.
• Analyze security events, operational data, and cyber risks to identify trends, support decision-making, and develop recommendations that improve client security outcomes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional business and technology teams while gaining exposure to enterprise security platforms, cloud technologies, and cybersecurity transformation initiatives.
• Assist with testing, validating, and supporting cybersecurity solutions while learning how organizations protect critical business systems and information.
• Participate in project meetings, workshops, and professional development opportunities while building communication, teamwork, and consulting skills.

Skills

Cybersecurity basics

Networking basics

Operating systems

Security monitoring

Vulnerability management

Incident response

Identity access mgmt

AI awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Security frameworks

Job description

IBM Consulting is offering a 10-week FutureNow Center Intern program in Lansing, MI. You will work alongside experienced professionals to tackle real business and technology challenges, gaining hands-on experience and building in-demand technical and professional skills in a collaborative environment.

The internship is designed to prepare you for a potential full-time career with IBM Consulting after graduation.