Intern Cybersecurity Specialist – 2027

IBM; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Consulting FutureNow Center Interns gain hands-on experience solving real business and technology challenges for clients worldwide. You’ll build in‑demand technical and professional skills while learning in a collaborative, team‑based environment.

The program runs May–July 2027 for 10 weeks and may lead to a full‑time role. You’ll work as an Intern Cybersecurity Specialist to strengthen client cyber resilience through security monitoring, risk management, and governance activities, with

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, IT, Engineering, or 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 tech environments.
• Exposure to security monitoring, vulnerability management, incident response, IAM, or related coursework or projects.
• Interest in cybersecurity operations, enterprise security tech, AI, or digital business solutions.

Responsibilities

• Help protect critical systems and strengthen cyber resilience for clients.
• Develop practical technical, analytical, and problem‑solving skills on projects.
• Collaborate with IBM professionals across cybersecurity and enterprise teams.

Skills

Cybersecurity basics

Networking basics

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Job description

Introduction

As an IBM Consulting FutureNow Center Intern, you'll work alongside experienced professionals to help solve real business and technology challenges for clients around the world. You'll gain hands‑on experience, build in‑demand technical and professional skills, and contribute to meaningful projects while learning in a collaborative, team‑based environment.

Introduction

As an IBM Consulting FutureNow Center Intern, you'll work alongside experienced professionals to help solve real business and technology challenges for clients around the world. You'll gain hands‑on experience, build in‑demand technical and professional skills, and contribute to meaningful projects while learning in a collaborative, team‑based environment. This internship is designed to provide meaningful, hands‑on experience that prepares students for a potential full‑time career with IBM Consulting upon graduation. The primary internship program dates are May to July 2027 (10 weeks).

Your Role And Responsibilities

As an Intern Cybersecurity Specialist at IBM, you'll gain hands‑on experience helping organizations protect critical systems, secure digital operations, and strengthen cyber resilience through enterprise security solutions. You'll work alongside experienced IBM professionals while developing practical technical, analytical, and problem‑solving skills that prepare you for a future career in cybersecurity and enterprise consulting. As part of our cybersecurity practice, you'll help clients strengthen their cyber resilience across areas such as threat detection, security monitoring, vulnerability management, incident response, governance, risk, compliance, and security assessments. Based on business needs, your skills, and your interests, you'll have opportunities to develop specialized expertise across CyberDefend or Cyber Threat Management while building a broad foundation in cybersecurity consulting. During your internship, you'll gain exposure to how organizations leverage modern security technologies, threat intelligence, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and leading cybersecurity practices to protect systems, data, and business operations from evolving cyber threats. No two projects are exactly alike. You may contribute to projects supporting clients across healthcare, financial services, retail, manufacturing, government, energy, and more. Throughout your internship, you'll collaborate with experienced cybersecurity specialists, business professionals, and technology experts while learning how organizations solve complex security challenges through enterprise technology. Through mentorship, structured learning, hands‑on project experiences, and AI‑enabled tools, you'll strengthen your technical capabilities, analytical thinking, and professional skills while building a strong foundation for a future career at IBM.

During Your Internship, You May Have Opportunities To

• 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.

To give yourself the best opportunity for success, we advise applying only to roles that align with your skills and experience, rather than applying broadly across all entry‑level positions. You’ll receive a status update email for each application, so be sure to check your IBM Careers account regularly — it’s the best way to get a centralized view of which roles you have active applications against.

Preferred Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• 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.

You don't need to be an expert to get started. We're looking for individuals with a strong foundation, a growth mindset, and a desire to learn and make an impact.

Bring your curiosity. Grow your skills. Build what's next, like an IBMer.

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• Exposure to cybersecurity operations, governance, risk management, compliance, cloud security, or enterprise security technologies through coursework, labs, student projects, research, certifications, or internship experiences.
• Familiarity with security monitoring, vulnerability management, threat intelligence, identity and access management, cloud security, or recognized cybersecurity frameworks.
• Interest in cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, consulting, and continuous learning.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with teammates while supporting cybersecurity initiatives and enterprise security transformation.