Introduction A career in IBM Consulting is built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. Youu2019ll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, youu2019ll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. Youu2019ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long-term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences. Your role and responsibilities As an Associate IT Security Consultant (f/m/d) - Network Security specializing in Infrastructure Security, you play a crucial role in helping client IT and business executives comprehend Cloud & Infrastructure Security challenges, risks, and vulnerabilities. You apply security and zero trust principles to develop infrastructure security strategies tailored to the client's business needs. Your primary responsibilities will include: Conduct Client Assessments: Conduct interviews, workshops, and assessments to identify potential security issues and provide consulting services to analyze and resolve security incidents. Develop Security Strategies: Apply in-depth knowledge of secure infrastructure and applications of hybrid cloud to develop infrastructure security programs, incident response plans, and remediation recommendations and roadmaps. Analyze Security Incidents: Provide consulting services to analyze and resolve security incidents, enabling clients to achieve a superior security posture and effectively manage security incidents. Deliver Tailored Solutions: Develop infrastructure security solutions tailored to the client's business needs, applying security and zero trust principles. Implement Incident Response Plans: Develop and implement incident response plans to help clients manage security incidents effectively. This position will be based within the Cybersecurity service line. Required technical and professional expertise Exposure to Cloud Security: Familiarity with cloud security challenges, risks, and vulnerabilities, including experience working with hybrid cloud infrastructure and applications. Secure Infrastructure Knowledge: Understanding of secure infrastructure principles, including hands-on experience with security and zero trust principles in an infrastructure security context. Incident Response Experience: Exposure to analyzing and resolving security incidents, including experience developing and implementing incident response plans. Security Consulting Skills: Experience providing consulting services to clients, including conducting interviews, workshops, and assessments to identify potential security issues. Hybrid Cloud Applications: Familiarity with secure applications of hybrid cloud, including experience developing infrastructure security strategies and programs tailored to business needs. Preferred technical and professional experience Cloud Security Frameworks: Exposure to industry-recognized cloud security frameworks and standards, including knowledge of compliance requirements and regulatory mandates. Advanced Threat Analysis: Familiarity with advanced threat analysis and incident response methodologies, including experience with threat intelligence and security analytics tools. Zero Trust Architecture: Understanding of zero trust architecture principles and implementation strategies, including experience designing and deploying secure infrastructure solutions. IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.