Intern Security Consultant - Cyber Strategy & Risk 2027

IBM; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

IBM Cybersecurity is seeking an early-career Security Consultant intern to support the implementation of security solutions for client projects and address regulatory and risk concerns. You’ll learn from industry trends and collaborate with senior team members on risk mitigation and strategy development.

The role emphasizes collaboration with stakeholders, exposure to enterprise-scale cybersecurity programs, and the opportunity to build technical and consulting skills in a hands-on environment

Qualifications

• Exposure to security solutions and addressing security, regulatory, risk, and compliance issues.
• Awareness of current industry trends in cyber security and willingness to learn.
• Curiosity about identifying risks and developing mitigation plans.
• Understanding of business-driven security strategies and roadmaps.
• Experience engaging with clients and stakeholders to meet business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Assist with security solutions: support implementation for clients and address security, regulatory, risk, and compliance issues.
• Learn from industry trends to stay current in key cyber security areas.
• Participate in risk identification and help develop mitigation plans under guidance.
• Contribute to security strategies and roadmaps with stakeholders.
• Engage with clients to understand needs and support business objectives.

Skills

Exposure to Security Solutions

Industry Trends

Risk Identification

Security Strategies

Stakeholder Engagement

Cyber Security Certifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

About IBM Cybersecurity

IBM Cybersecurity brings together security consultants, engineers, analysts, responders, and technical specialists who help organizations strengthen resilience against evolving cyber threats.

Introduction

We are looking for early-career professionals excited to build technical skills and contribute to meaningful client work from day one. In this role, you’ll support real-world cybersecurity challenges across security operations, cloud security, identity and access management, risk management, threat detection, incident response, and emerging technologies.

At IBM Consulting, you’ll gain hands-on experience supporting enterprise-scale cybersecurity programs while developing technical, consulting, and business expertise in a collaborative environment.

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.

Your Role And Responsibilities

As a Security Consultant, you will specialize in implementing security solutions for clients and stakeholders while addressing security, regulatory, risk, and compliance issues. You will maintain a current understanding of industry trends and contribute to identifying risks and developing mitigation plans.

Your Primary Responsibilities Will Include

• Assist with Security Solutions: Support the implementation of security solutions for clients and stakeholders, addressing security, regulatory, risk, and compliance issues.
• Learn from Industry Trends: Observe and learn from industry trends to stay current and expand your knowledge in key cyber security areas.
• Participate in Risk Identification: Engage in identifying risks and assist in developing mitigation plans under the guidance of senior team members.
• Contribute to Security Strategies: Assist in defining business-driven security strategies and roadmaps, collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure successful implementation.
• Engage with Stakeholders: Interact with clients and stakeholders to understand their needs and support the achievement of business objectives.

The primary internship program dates are May to July 2027 (10 weeks).

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• Exposure to Security Solutions: Familiarity with implementing security solutions for clients and stakeholders, addressing security, regulatory, risk, and compliance issues.
• Basic Understanding of Industry Trends: Awareness of current industry trends in key cyber security areas, with a willingness to learn and expand knowledge.
• Interest in Risk Identification: Curiosity about identifying risks and developing mitigation plans, with a desire to assist in these efforts under guidance.
• Understanding of Security Strategies: Basic comprehension of business-driven security strategies and roadmaps, with an ability to assist in defining and implementing them.
• Familiarity with Stakeholder Engagement: Exposure to interacting with clients and stakeholders to understand their needs and support business objectives.

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• Multiple Certifications in Cyber Security: Holding certifications in key cyber security areas is beneficial for this role, demonstrating a commitment to staying current with industry developments.
• Advanced Knowledge of Industry Trends: Having a deeper understanding of industry trends and developments in cyber security can enhance performance in this position.
• Business Acumen: Familiarity with business operations and objectives can aid in defining effective security strategies and roadmaps.