Entry-Level Security Consultant: Cloud & IAM

IBM; Illinois; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM in Illinois seeks an Associate Security Consultant to design, implement, and strengthen security solutions across enterprise environments. You will collaborate with experienced consultants on real client engagements while developing technical and consulting skills.

The role offers exposure to IAM, cloud security, threat management, and security operations, with opportunities to work with current SIEM/EDR platforms and modern security tools.

Qualifications

• Entry-Level professional with a Bachelor’s Degree and interest in IAM, Cloud Security, Threat Management, Security Operations, Data and App Security, or GRC.
• Exposure to one or more cybersecurity domains and to software testing, automation frameworks, or secure development practices.
• Willingness to travel up to 100% for client engagements.

Responsibilities

• Design security solutions by collaborating with client teams and IBM professionals to gather requirements.
• Implement enterprise-wide access management initiatives, including authentication, authorization, identity, and secure access processes.
• Engage in multiple project phases: requirements analysis, solution design, implementation, testing, and operational support.
• Contribute to security architecture, application security, cloud security, monitoring, and threat management activities.
• Work with modern cybersecurity platforms and AI-enhanced security operations technologies to strengthen client postures.

Skills

Python

C/C++

Go/Golang

Bash

C#

Identity and Access Management

Cloud Security

Threat Management

Security Operations

Data Security

Governance, Risk, and Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

SIEM

SOAR

EDR

Palo Alto Networks XSIAM

Splunk

Microsoft Defender

CrowdStrike

Google SecOps

Job description

IBM in Illinois seeks an Associate Security Consultant to design, implement, and strengthen security solutions across enterprise environments. You will collaborate with experienced consultants on real client engagements while developing technical and consulting skills.

The role offers exposure to IAM, cloud security, threat management, and security operations, with opportunities to work with current SIEM/EDR platforms and modern security tools.