IBM · 1 day ago
Associate X-Force Incident Response Intern 2026
Austin, TX
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerIBM Consulting is focused on long-term relationships and collaboration with clients globally. The X-Force Incident Response team is seeking interns who are passionate about threat hunting and forensic investigations to assist in global cyber incident response and crisis management.
Business DevelopmentBusiness Information SystemsCRMData ManagementFoundational AISoftware
Responsibilities
Are you passionate about threat hunting and forensic investigations? Are you looking for a fast-paced environment where you can take part in global cyber incident response and cyber crisis management? Are you interested in joining an elite team of incident response consultants? If so, X-Force IR, IBM Security’s team of veteran incident responders, is looking for interns for the summer of 2026, and you may be the perfect fit
At X-Force Incident Response (IR), we partner with Fortune 1000 clients to deliver real business value by:
Bringing together the world’s largest consulting practice with industry-leading incident response capabilities
Minimizing the revenue loss of a security incident
Applying IBM's global expertise and local capabilities through our unique global delivery network combined with our teams in over 170 countries
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a university degree with a track-record of academic success
Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite
Strong interpersonal skills that enhance collaboration and relationship building, while also managing dynamic workloads in an agile environment
Have initiative and passion to actively seek new knowledge and improve skills while embracing a growth mindset to assimilate diverse viewpoints
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
Proficient Programing Skills
Knowledge or experience in one or more of the following Security Domains: Incident Response, Digital Forensics, Tabletop Exercises, Threat Hunting, Cloud Platforms
Experience in some aspect of incident response planning
Knowledge of forensic analysis, memory analysis, and/or malware analysis
Company
IBM
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10001+ employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
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Chief Executive Officer, IBM Greater China Group
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