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IBM · 2 weeks ago

Associate X-Force Incident Response Intern 2026

Austin, TX

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

IBM is a leading global consulting company that emphasizes long-term relationships and collaboration with clients. They are seeking an Associate X-Force Incident Response Intern for the summer of 2026 to join their elite incident response team, focusing on threat hunting and forensic investigations.

Business DevelopmentBusiness Information SystemsCRMData ManagementFoundational AISoftware

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

Incident ResponseDigital ForensicsThreat HuntingMicrosoft Office SuiteForensic AnalysisProgramming SkillsInterpersonal SkillsGrowth Mindset

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 Programming 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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IBM is an IT technology and consulting firm providing computer hardware, software, infrastructure, and hosting services.

Founded in 1911

Armonk, New York, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.ibm.com

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