Cybersecurity Analyst Entry Level Jobs in Rye, NY

Introduction

About IBM Cybersecurity

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

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.

Required education

High School Diploma/GED

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 software testing, 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.

ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT

IBM Consulting is IBM's consulting and global professional services business, with market leading capabilities in business and technology transformation. With deep expertise in many industries, we offer strategy, experience, technology, and operations services to many of the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Our people are focused on accelerating our clients' businesses through the power of collaboration. We believe in the power of technology responsibly used to help people, partners and the planet.

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OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS

Supplemental 1 employees may be eligible for up to 8 paid holidays, minimum of 56 hours paid sick time and the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan. IBM offers paid family medical leave and disability benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law. This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 15 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

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

Security Consultant Intern 2027

Date posted

14-Aug-2026

Job ID

128712

City / Township / Village

Chicago

State / Province

Illinois

Country

United States

Work arrangement

Onsite

Area of work

Consulting

Employment type

Co-Op (Fixed Term)

Contract type

Internship

Projected Minimum Salary per year

51,840.00

Projected Maximum Salary per year

95,040.00

Position type

Internship

Travel required

Up to 100% or 5 days a week (home on weekends - based on project requirements)

Company

(0147) International Business Machines Corporation

Shift

General (daytime)

Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

No