JobsAssociate Security Consultant 2027
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Associate Security Consultant 2027

IBM

Location

Chicago, IL

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/18/2026

Compensation

$76,000 - $114,000 per year

Undergraduate Entry-Level
H-1B FY202697.2% approval+31% YoY
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Job description

The Associate Security Consultant role at IBM is designed for early-career professionals eager to develop expertise in cybersecurity. This position involves working alongside experienced consultants to enhance security solutions for clients, focusing on areas such as Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, and Threat Management. The role emphasizes collaboration with client teams to gather requirements and design effective security strategies. Candidates will gain hands-on experience in various cybersecurity domains while contributing to real client engagements.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED is required.
  • Familiarity with network architecture and security principles is necessary.
  • Exposure to one or more cybersecurity domains such as Threat Management or Cloud Security is preferred.
  • Working knowledge of programming or scripting languages such as Python or C# is required.
  • Understanding of cybersecurity operations concepts including SIEM and incident response workflows is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with client teams to gather business and technical requirements.
  • Contribute to Enterprise-wide Access Management initiatives.
  • Participate in multiple phases of client engagements including requirements analysis and solution design.
  • Assist with security architecture and application security activities.
  • Work with modern cybersecurity platforms and automation tools.

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.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Ibm Corporation

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

656

FY2026

Approval rate

97.2%

FY2026

LCA certified

391

FY2026

Entry-level share

0.0%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+31%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-85%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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