Security Consultant Intern 2027

IBM; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Cybersecurity is seeking an ambitious intern to support real client security projects across applications, data, cloud environments, and critical infrastructure.

You will work with experienced consultants to gain hands-on experience in cybersecurity, cloud technologies, security operations, automation, and AI-enabled capabilities. Interns may be considered for full-time Associates based on performance and business needs.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a university degree with strong academics (preferred majors: CS, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Math or related).
• Demonstrated problem-solving, adaptability, and teamwork in projects.
• Familiarity with network security concepts and authentication/authorization methods.
• Exposure to cybersecurity domains such as Threat Management, Security Operations, or Cloud Security.

Responsibilities

• Support real client security projects across applications, data, cloud environments, and infrastructure.
• Collaborate with seasoned consultants to build hands-on cybersecurity skills.
• Assist in security monitoring, risk management, and automation initiatives.

Skills

Python

Java

C/C++

Ruby

Go/Golang

Bash

C#

DevSecOps

Automation

Secure coding

Education

Bachelor's degree in progress

Tools

Vulnerability scanners

Monitoring platforms

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

Encryption technologies

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

During your internship, you will support real client security projects that help organizations protect applications, data, cloud environments, and critical infrastructure.

You’ll work alongside experienced consultants while building hands-on experience in cybersecurity, cloud technologies, security operations, automation, and AI-enabled security capabilities. Interns may also be considered for IBM’s full-time Associates program based on performance and business needs.

Working with senior security consultants, you will help analyze business and technical requirements and support security solutions across people, processes, and technology.

You May Contribute To Activities Including

• Security monitoring and threat detection.
• Identity and access management.
• Cloud and infrastructure security.
• Risk management and security implementation activities.
• Modern security tooling, automation, and AI-driven cybersecurity workflows.

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

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• Currently pursuing a university degree with a strong record of academic achievement (preferred majors: Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, MIS Engineering, or related technical disciplines).
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills, adaptability, and resilience in collaborative or project-based environments.
• Familiarity with network architecture, network security concepts, authentication and authorization methods, and encryption protocols.
• Exposure to one or more cybersecurity domains such as Threat Management, Security Operations, Data and Application Security, Identity & Access Management, Cloud Security, Infrastructure Security, or Governance, Risk, and Compliance.
• Knowledge of areas such as network security, software engineering, web or mobile application development, identity technologies, or secure application design.
• Familiarity with security and infrastructure tools such as vulnerability scanners, monitoring platforms, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, packet analysis tools, or encryption technologies.
• Interest in emerging cybersecurity trends including security automation, AI-assisted threat detection, and modern cloud security practices.
• Willingness to travel up to 100%.

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• Ability to understand client challenges and contribute creative, logical, and practical solutions.
• Working knowledge of programming or scripting languages such as Python, Java, C/C++, Ruby, Go/Golang, Bash, or C#, with exposure to softwaretesting, automation frameworks, DevSecOps, or secure coding practices.
• Interest in modern technology environments including cloud platforms, infrastructure automation, AI-driven tools, and collaborative development workflows is beneficial.