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Security Engineer

IBM

Location

Yorktown Heights, NY

Type

Full-time

Posted

6/11/2026

Compensation

$131,000 - $245,000 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
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·FY 2025

Job description

The Security Engineer role at IBM focuses on ensuring the security and integrity of software applications and infrastructure within the quantum computing domain. This position is based at the T. J. Watson Research Center in Yorktown Heights, NY, and involves working closely with various teams to integrate security throughout the product lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in security principles and practices, particularly in high-tech environments. This role is critical for safeguarding the organization's assets against potential cyber threats.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in systems engineering, software security, or related roles.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
  • Solid experience in core security principles, including network security and application security.
  • Hands-on experience with security tools for monitoring, logging, and response.
  • Cloud security expertise, including knowledge of containerization and cloud-based identity management systems.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and address security vulnerabilities in software applications and infrastructure.
  • Implement security measures to ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards.
  • Proactively assess risks and apply security frameworks to mitigate potential threats.
  • Collaborate with development teams to integrate security practices into the software development lifecycle.
  • Lead incident response efforts, including identifying and mitigating security breaches.

Benefits

  • IBM offers competitive compensation, healthcare coverage, retirement programs, paid parental leave, tuition assistance, wellness programs, flexible work options, and extensive learning and certification resources.

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