Associate X-Force Incident Response Intern
IBM Consulting seeks an Associate X-Force Incident Response Intern for summer 2026 to join a global elite cyber incident response team. Your Role Key responsibilities include: • Participate in threat hunting and forensic investigations within IBM Security’s X-Force Incident Response (IR) team. • Engage in global cyber incident response and cyber crisis management. • Collaborate with Fortune 1000 clients to minimize revenue loss from security incidents. • Leverage IBM’s global expertise and delivery network across 170+ countries. • Work in a fast-paced, hybrid environment based in Austin, TX. About You What you'll need: • Currently pursuing a university degree with a strong academic record. • High School Diploma/GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. • Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration and relationship building in an agile environment. • Initiative and passion for continuous learning and growth mindset. • Preferred: Programming skills and knowledge or experience in Incident Response, Digital Forensics, Tabletop Exercises, Threat Hunting, Cloud Platforms. • Experience in incident response planning and forensic, memory, or malware analysis is a plus. Compensation & Benefits • Projected salary range: $62,700 to $114,950 per year. • Up to 8 paid holidays and minimum 56 hours paid sick time. • IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan eligibility. • Paid family medical leave and disability benefits where applicable. Training & Development IBM fosters a culture of continuous learning, encouraging curiosity, feedback, and skill development to support long-term career growth. Career Progression Opportunities for long-term career growth and development within IBM Consulting’s global professional services business. How to Apply Submit your application as soon as possible to be considered for this internship opportunity. This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible Report this job Apply tot his job