Cybersecurity Internship: Hands-On at FutureNow Center

IBM; Baton Rouge, Northern (LA, KY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

IBM Consulting FutureNow Center Intern, you will work with experienced professionals to help solve real business and technology challenges for clients worldwide. You will gain hands-on experience, build in-demand technical and professional skills, and contribute to meaningful projects in a collaborative, team-based environment.

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

Qualifications

• 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, labs, or projects.
• Interest in cybersecurity operations, enterprise security technologies, cloud security, AI, or digital business solutions.
• Awareness of emerging technologies, including AI and automation, and how they transform cybersecurity and enterprise operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cybersecurity initiatives that strengthen security operations, governance, risk management, compliance, and cyber resilience.
• Help analyze security requirements, document security processes, and support 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 and operational data to identify trends and inform client recommendations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams while gaining exposure to enterprise security platforms and cloud technologies.
• Support testing and validation of cybersecurity solutions and learn how organizations protect critical systems.

Skills

Cybersecurity basics

Networking basics

Operating systems

Security monitoring

Vulnerability management

Incident response

Identity and access management

AI in cybersecurity

Cloud technologies

Digital transformation concepts

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

IBM Consulting FutureNow Center Intern, you will work with experienced professionals to help solve real business and technology challenges for clients worldwide. You will gain hands-on experience, build in-demand technical and professional skills, and contribute to meaningful projects in a collaborative, team-based environment.

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