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Introduction

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented early professional to join our Operational Technologies CyberSecurity Analyst team within the Threat Management practice. This position provides an excellent opportunity for someone interested in gaining hands-on experience in the CyberSecurity Monitoring of Operational Technologies solutions, while working closely with the MSS (Managed Security Services) Threat Management team.

In this role, you'll work in one of our IBM Consulting Client Innovation Centers (Delivery Centers), where we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients around the world. Our delivery centers offer our clients locally based skills and technical expertise to drive innovation and adoption of new technology.

Your role and responsibilities
  • Monitor and Investigate OT Security Events: Proactively detect and analyze potential threats in Operational Technology (OT) and Industrial Control System (ICS) environments using SIEM and Industrial IDS tools.
  • Collaborate Across Global Teams: Work with OT Analysts, Engineers, and Advisors to triage, investigate, and respond to security incidents, ensuring timely remediation and risk mitigation.
  • Enhance Detection and Response Capabilities: Perform alert tuning, correlate logs, and provide actionable recommendations based on threat intelligence, historical data, and OT-specific protocols.
Required education
High School Diploma/GED
Preferred education
Technical Diploma
Required technical and professional expertise
  • Educational Background: Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • Foundational Knowledge: Basic understanding of networking concepts (e.g., TCP/IP, OSI model), cybersecurity principles, and familiarity with Operational Technology (OT) or Industrial Control Systems (ICS).
  • Language Skills: Advanced English (writing, reading, and speaking).
  • Required Education: High School Diploma/GED
Preferred technical and professional experience
  • Technical Exposure: Introductory experience or coursework with SIEM tools (e.g., QRadar, Microsoft Sentinel) and interest in learning Industrial IDS platforms (e.g., Nozomi, Claroty); basic skills in log analysis and threat detection are a plus.
  • Preferred Education: Technical Diploma

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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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