Consulting Associate Security Consultant 2026 - Cyber Threat Management Chicago, US

In this role, you will join IBM Consulting via our world‑class Associates Program for university hires. As an Associate Consultant at IBM Consulting, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients worldwide. Our clients' technical and business needs are constantly evolving. We're hiring inspired, talented individuals who believe no problem is too big to solve. We focus on your professional development through ongoing learning, mentorship, development of technical skills, and continuous personal growth, all grounded in a culture of coaching and career advancement. If you see yourself as someone who never stops learning and who wants to unleash your potential, the IBM Consulting Associates Program is for you. A career in IBM Consulting is rooted in long‑term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe. You'll work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio, including Software and Red Hat. Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation for success in IBM Consulting. In your role, you'll be encouraged to challenge the norm, investigate ideas outside of your role, and come up with creative solutions that result in groundbreaking impact for a wide network of clients. Our culture of evolution and empathy centers on long‑term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience. Your role and responsibilities Working alongside more senior level security consultants, you will collect and analyse existing business and technical requirements to solve complex client challenges and provide holistic solutions that incorporate people, processes, and technologies to improve our clients’ security posture. You will team on all phases of engagement to monitor, detect, plan, build, implement, and support advanced security solutions. You will be an integral part of providing our clients with an integrated approach to business design and execution, turning strategies into actions, establishing new, flexible, and iterative approaches that only IBM can offer through our unique combination of skills, experiences, and capabilities. Leveraging a growth mindset, you are ready and willing to deliver business value, wherever needed. Work you could do as an Associate Security Consultant Work as a team member with client personnel and other IBM teams to identify functional requirements and subsequently work with or in some instances lead others in the identification, justification, and design of the client's solution. Participate in a wide range of design activities, from requirements analysis through systems, application and/or process design specification and implementation. Gain knowledge across multiple platforms, processes, or architectures. These positions are anticipated to start in 2026. We have positions open in this location: Chicago, IL Required education High School Diploma/GED Preferred education Bachelor's Degree Required technical and professional expertise Outcome focused, possessing a high level of resilience, you demonstrate the flexibility and resolve needed to achieve success across a broad range of consultative contexts. Familiarity with network design, network security, authentication, authorization techniques, and encryption protocols and standards. Experience in one or more of the following security domains: Threat Management including Security Intelligence & Operations Consulting, Data and Application Security, Identity & Access Management, Cloud and Infrastructure Security, and/or Strategy and Risk. Knowledge in Network Design and Security, Web or Custom Application Development, Mobile Development, Software Engineering, Identity and Authentication Technology. Exposure to software tools such as Python, C/C++, Golang or bash, C#; SharePoint; Software code Testing and Test Automation is helpful. SIEM, SOAR, and EDR are necessary skills needed. Familiarity with network security tools for vulnerability scanning, network monitoring, network sniffing, routers, firewalls, intrusion detection and protection, anomaly detection and encryption standards. Willingness to travel up to 100 % Preferred technical and professional experience CrowdStrike EDR and Next-Gen-SIEM Google, specifically Google SecOPs Palo Alto Networks XSIAM (SIEM and SOAR) Splunk / Splunk ES (SIEM, SOAR, EDR) CompTIA, Security+, CISSP

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IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well‑being; financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long‑term disability coverage and performance‑based salary incentive programs; generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other paid care leave programs; training and educational resources on our personalized, AI‑driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry‑recognized certifications to achieve their career goals; diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law. This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role. The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full‑time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job‑related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part‑time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro‑rated for those who start working during the calendar year. Job Title: Associate Security Consultant 2026 - Cyber Threat Management Date posted: 16-Jan-2026 Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States Work arrangement: Onsite Area of work: Consulting Employment type: Regular Contact: (0147) International Business Machines Corporation #J-18808-Ljbffr IBM