IBM · 2 weeks ago
Associate Incident Response Consultant 2026
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry LevelIBM is seeking Associate Incident Response Consultants to join their X-Force Incident Response team. This role involves working in a fast-paced environment focused on global cyber incident response and crisis management, while providing support to Fortune 1000 clients.
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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 Associates in 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
Outcome focused, possessing a high level of resilience, you demonstrate the flexibility and resolve needed to achieve success across a broad range of consultative contexts
Effective communication and presentation skills
The ability to lead large groups and be a primary facilitator
Drive to do research, publications, blogs, presentations, etc
Ability to lead and shape client expectations
Ability to self-start, and work independently on project
Knowledge or experience in one or more of the following Security Domains: Incident Response, Digital Forensics, Tabletop Exercises, Threat Hunting, Cloud Platforms
Experience in incident response planning
Demonstrated application of forensic analysis, memory analysis, and/or malware analysis
Proficient programming skills in one or more of the following: Java, .Net, Python, or Ruby
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred
History of published research, blog posts, or a history of presenting at local or regional security conferences
Knowledge or experience with artificial intelligence tools in the cybersecurity domain
Company
IBM
IBM is an IT technology and consulting firm providing computer hardware, software, infrastructure, and hosting services.
Founded in 1911
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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Leadership Team
Alain Bénichou
Chief Executive Officer, IBM Greater China Group
Alex Yang
CTO and Chief Architect
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