Cyber Security Analyst Apprentice

IBM - Rocket Center, WV

Full-time - Entry Level

Rocket Center, WV

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

As a Cyber Security Apprentice at IBM, you will serve as an advisor to clients, focusing on analyzing business requirements to design and implement effective security solutions. This role involves applying technical skills to balance the needs of enabling and securing client organizations, contributing to IBM's reputation as a leader in enterprise security.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and audit client systems to ensure protection of systems, information resources, and data.
• Track and analyze networks/systems for potential security violations/anomalies and respond to incidents.
• Investigate potential security violations, respond, and report findings.
• Perform continuous monitoring duties such as vulnerability assessments and event analysis.
• Conduct incident/event investigation and analysis, testing security products and systems for weaknesses.
• Assess and detect network vulnerabilities.
• Maintain security system infrastructure.
• Stay informed about cyber trends, threats, and vulnerabilities.
• Install, configure, deploy, integrate, operate, and maintain security toolsets.

Requirements

• Drive and eagerness to learn.
• Ability to work independently and in an organized manner.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge or experience in Operating Systems like Windows, Linux.
• Understanding of general networking and infrastructure fundamentals.
• Familiarity with cyber security fundamentals.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Perl, PHP, Python.

Benefits

• Nationally-recognized credential from the Department of Labor upon completion of the apprenticeship program.
• Hands-on application with project teams to develop skills and competencies.