Technical Consultant-Threat Detection Response & Intelligence
IBM · Posted Nov 3
Hybrid cloud, artificial intelligence, enterprise software, quantum computing, and IT consulting services
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About the role
IBM Consulting works with clients across industries on hybrid cloud and AI journeys, supported by IBM technology, strategic partners, and Red Hat. The Technical Consultant: Threat Detection Response & Intelligence role focuses on safeguarding digital infrastructure by identifying, analyzing, and mitigating cyber threats. The consultant uses cybersecurity tools to monitor, prioritize, investigate, and respond to security incidents.
What you will do
- Conduct Event Investigations: Investigate security incidents using SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and XDR platforms, and apply industry frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK and the Cyber Kill Chain to understand and counter adversary tactics effectively.
- Manage Incident Reports: Prioritize and manage incident reports, providing actionable recommendations and responses to strengthen the client's security posture.
- Analyze Network and Endpoint Events: Interpret security tools and logs from Windows, MAC, and Linux systems to identify potential threats.
- Engage in Vulnerability Management: Participate in vulnerability management and cyber threat intelligence activities to identify and anticipate potential threats.
- Provide Actionable Recommendations: Deliver recommendations and responses to clients to enhance their security posture.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Exposure to Cybersecurity Tools: Familiarity with a variety of cybersecurity tools, including SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and XDR platforms, to monitor, prioritize, investigate, and respond to security incidents.
- Understanding of Industry Frameworks: Knowledge of industry frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK and the Cyber Kill Chain to understand and counter adversary tactics effectively.
- Experience with Network and Endpoint Analysis: Ability to interpret security tools and logs from Windows, MAC, and Linux systems to identify potential threats.
- Exposure to Vulnerability Management: Participation in vulnerability management and cyber threat intelligence activities to identify and anticipate potential threats.
- Certification in Security Technologies: Familiarity with security technologies and certifications related to threat detection, response, and intelligence.
- Familiarity with Scripting Languages: Exposure to scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash is beneficial for automating tasks and interacting with various cybersecurity tools.
- Knowledge of Cloud Security: Understanding cloud security principles and experience working with cloud-based security solutions can be advantageous in identifying and mitigating cyber threats.
- Exposure to Threat Intelligence Platforms: Familiarity with threat intelligence platforms and feeds can aid in staying up-to-date with emerging threats and improving incident response capabilities.
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About IBM
International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) is a global technology and consulting company that provides hybrid cloud, artificial intelligence, and enterprise infrastructure solutions. Operating in over 175 countries, IBM helps businesses across industries modernize operations, secure data, and drive digital transformation through platforms like watsonx and Red Hat OpenShift. Founded over a century ago, the company remains a pioneer in high-performance computing, enterprise automation, and quantum technology.
- Industry
- Information Technology
- Company size
- 260,000+ employees
- Founded
- June 16, 1911
- Location
- Armonk, New York, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Funding
Public Company · $3.5B raised
- ·Post Ipo Debt$150M
Leadership
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Senior Vice President, Software and Chief Commercial Officer
Senior Vice President, IBM Consulting
Senior Vice President, Marketing and Communications
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