Entry Level Malware Researcher Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Introduction
About X-Force
Now, let's talk about why we are here: X-Force. The team is made up of hackers, incident responders, researchers, and analysts - many recognized across industry for their technical leadership, threat research, and global intelligence expertise.
We are looking for Associate Threat Intelligence Consultants to join our cybersecurity consulting team. If you are passionate about understanding adversary behavior, malware analysis, cyber investigations, and emerging threats targeting organizations worldwide, this role offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced intelligence analysts and security researchers on real-world security challenges affecting global clients.
At IBM Consulting, you'll contribute to enterprise-scale threat intelligence operations that help organizations anticipate, understand, and respond to evolving cyber threats. You'll gain exposure to malware analysis, threat hunting, digital forensics, intelligence research, AI-assisted security workflows, and modern threat intelligence platforms while developing technical and analytical expertise in a collaborative, mentorship-driven environment.
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Your role and responsibilities
Threat Intelligence focuses on understanding adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures to help protect people, data, applications, and infrastructure from evolving cyber threats.
As an Associate Threat Intelligence Consultant, you will help collect, process, analyze, and share cyber threat intelligence to support incident response teams, security analysts, and client stakeholders. You'll contribute to meaningful projects that help organizations improve cyber resilience, identify emerging threats, and make informed security decisions.
Your responsibilities may include:

• Analyzing malware, dynamic analysis artifacts, attack patterns, and indicators of compromise in controlled environments.
• Supporting threat intelligence investigations, threat hunting activities, and cyber threat assessments.
• Researching adversary behaviors, emerging vulnerabilities, campaigns, and threat trends affecting clients and industries.
• Contributing to technical reports, threat briefings, and intelligence summaries for both technical and business audiences.
• Working with modern threat intelligence platforms, automation tools, scripting technologies, and AI-assisted cybersecurity analysis workflows.
• Collaborating with incident responders, reverse engineers, and security researchers across global teams.

Required education
High School Diploma/GED
Preferred education
Bachelor's Degree
Required technical and professional expertise

• Demonstrated problem-solving, analytical thinking, adaptability, and ownership in technical or project-based environments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work in collaborative consulting environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical findings clearly.
• Initiative to continuously learn new technologies, cybersecurity concepts, and threat intelligence methodologies.
• Effective collaboration skills with the ability to work across teams and contribute to shared outcomes.
• Working knowledge of scripting or programming languages such as Python, Bash, PowerShell, Java, .NET, or Ruby.
• Exposure to scripting, automation, or development of reusable tools for cybersecurity analysis or research.
• Familiarity with reverse engineering concepts and tools such as disassemblers or debuggers.
• Understanding of Windows or Linux operating system internals and computer networking protocols.
• Exposure to forensic analysis, memory analysis, malware analysis, or cyber investigative methodologies.
• Interest in threat intelligence, adversary analysis, AI-assisted security operations, and emerging cybersecurity technologies.
• Willingness to travel up to 100%.

Preferred technical and professional experience

• Bachelor's degree preferred in a related technical field (Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, MIS, Engineering, or related disciplines).
• Knowledge or experience in cybersecurity domains such as Incident Response, Digital Forensics, Threat Hunting, Cloud Security, or Security Operations.
• Exposure to AI tools, threat intelligence platforms, security research methodologies, or cybersecurity automation frameworks is a plus.

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OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS
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 opportunities for 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. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law
- 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.
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.