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THE START DATE FOR THIS POSITION IS MAY 2021. QUALIFIED CANDIDATES MUST BE ABLE TO SPEND THE SUMMER IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA.

Join the global leader in the Security industry as we confront the world's most challenging cybersecurity problems and protect our customers and the world from emerging cyber threats. Through the intersection of AI, intelligent orchestration, the agility of the cloud, and collaboration with each other, we tackle the cybersecurity challenges ahead of us. Tell the world how You, Watson, and IBM Security fight to defend businesses, institutions, and governments across 130 countries. Be a part of IBM's rich history of innovation and research to deliver solutions built on the foundation of over 3,500 security patents. Are you ready to put on your cape and help us fight the bad guys? T his is your chance to become agile and to create meaningful solutions that impact our technology and business transformation for a new business era - all in just one summer!

IBM Security is seeking Security Services Interns for our Security Services group based in Atlanta, GA. You will be responsible for solving problems our clients and security analysts face on a daily basis . This job entails developing creative solutions to solve complex security problems. Interns will work in cross-functional project groups that will support multiple areas of the IBM Security Services and Managed Security Services (MSS) organizations. Each project will require a combination of skill sets that may includ e software development and engineering , network and security engineering , business analysis, and project manage ment. In addition to assigned projects, each intern will have the opportunity to work on an innovation project owning all aspects end-to-end, including idea generation, solution design, marketing, and business plan development, product demo, culminating in a presentation of the innovation project to a panel of IBM Security executives.

What do we look for in a successful Security Services Intern?

• Initiative to actively seek new knowledge and improve skills
• Effective interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate and work well with others
• Demonstrated leadership and adaptability, with willingness to take ownership o f any given task or project
• Ability to understand and assimilate different points of view
• Thorough and analytical, with capability to apply logic to solve problems
• Ability to manage time and prioritize your work based on project needs and deadlines Drive to overcome the most challenging obstacles and look for ways to improve results

For more information about IBM Security Services, please visit: https://www.ibm.com/security/services

• Please note that local Atlanta conditions may warrant a remote internship. A determination of final location will made in the Spring of 2021 ibmsecjobs

• Understanding and knowledge of TCP/IP Networking and routing concepts
• Understanding and knowledge of IT Security Fundamentals and general cyber-security concepts
• Understanding and knowledge of Cloud technology concepts
• Familiarity with common security vulnerabilities and associated concepts
• Experience with scripting and programming using any of the following: Python, Node.js, JavaScript, Perl, Bash/Shell
• Strong technical acumen, with the ability to pick up new technologies and concepts through self-training or with minimal guidance
• Familiarity, knowledge and/or experience with any of the following technologies: firewall (e.g. CheckPoint , Cisco , Juniper , Palo Alto, Fortinet ), SIEM (e.g. IBM Qradar , Splunk ), Vulnerability scanners (e.g. Qualys)
• Understanding and/or experience working with Linux systems and Linux administration
• Understanding and/or experience with Agile, Design Thinking practices
• Understanding and/or experience with DevOps practices
• Understanding and/or experience working with REST APIs
• Experience with cloud technologies
• Experience with automation tools (Chef, Open Whisk, Ansible, or BMC Atrium Orchestrator)
• Experience with git
• Participation in industry related extra-curricular activities

IBM is a leading provider of enterprise security solutions. Named by industry analysts as a leader in 12 security market segment categories, IBM Security is a multi-billion dollar business that is rapidly growing. In an industry focused on building walls, IBM Security is focused on creating an open, connected security ecosystem that leverages AI and cloud to help clients improve compliance, stop threats, and grow their business securely.

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