Job description
As an Intern Cybersecurity Specialist at IBM, you will work alongside experienced professionals to address real business and technology challenges in cybersecurity. This internship, part of the IBM Consulting FutureNow Center, is designed to provide hands-on experience and prepare you for a potential full-time career with IBM upon graduation. You will gain exposure to various cybersecurity practices and technologies while collaborating with teams to strengthen clients' cyber resilience. The role offers opportunities to develop specialized expertise in areas such as threat detection and incident response.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
- Interest in cybersecurity, networking, information security, cloud technologies, risk management, or digital transformation concepts.
- Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles, networking, operating systems, security best practices, and enterprise technology environments.
- Exposure to cybersecurity concepts, security monitoring, vulnerability management, incident response, identity and access management, or business problem-solving.
Responsibilities
- Support cybersecurity initiatives that strengthen security operations, governance, risk management, compliance, and cyber resilience.
- Assist with analyzing security requirements, documenting security processes, and supporting cybersecurity assessments and risk management activities.
- Contribute to security monitoring, vulnerability management, incident response, identity and access management, and threat detection activities.
- Analyze security events, operational data, and cyber risks to identify trends and develop recommendations that improve client security outcomes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional business and technology teams while gaining exposure to enterprise security platforms and cloud technologies.
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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