Entry-Level Security Consultant — IAM & Cloud

IBM; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Cybersecurity hires early-career professionals to build expertise in IAM, cloud security, threat management, security operations, data and application security, or governance, risk, and compliance. You’ll work with experienced consultants on real client engagements while developing technical and problem-solving skills in a collaborative environment.

As an Associate Security Consultant, you will help design and strengthen security solutions that protect applications, users, systems, and data

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Familiarity with network architecture and security principles.
• Exposure to SIEM, SOAR, EDR concepts and incident response workflows.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with client teams and IBM professionals to gather requirements and design security solutions.
• Contribute to Enterprise-wide Access Management initiatives including authentication and secure access.
• Participate in requirements analysis, solution design, implementation, testing, and operational support.
• Assist with security architecture, application security, cloud security, monitoring, and threat management activities.
• Work with modern cybersecurity platforms, automation tools, and AI-assisted security operations technologies.
• Build knowledge across platforms, architectures, security domains, and consulting methodologies.

Skills

Identity and Access Management

Cloud Security

Threat Management

Security Operations

Data and Application Security

Governance, Risk, and Compliance

Python

C/C++

Go

Bash

PowerShell

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

IBM Cybersecurity hires early-career professionals to build expertise in IAM, cloud security, threat management, security operations, data and application security, or governance, risk, and compliance. You’ll work with experienced consultants on real client engagements while developing technical and problem-solving skills in a collaborative environment.

As an Associate Security Consultant, you will help design and strengthen security solutions that protect applications, users, systems, and data