About the role#
IBM Quantum operates advanced quantum computing systems delivered through IBM Cloud. As the program scales, keeping the cloud infrastructure secure and compliant is a priority. This internship focuses on two areas: strengthening the compliance posture of IBM Cloud accounts and improving the security tooling the team uses daily.
What you'll do#
- Assess IBM Cloud account configurations against internal and industry compliance frameworks.
- Identify and document gaps in cloud account configurations.
- Design, build, and enhance automated tooling to monitor cloud account compliance.
- Support the remediation of identified security and compliance findings.
- Improve existing security tooling and workflows.
- Document security controls, compliance evidence, and tooling runbooks.
- Partner with IBM Security and Quantum engineering teams to evaluate and pilot new tools.
- Present findings, tooling improvements, and recommendations to the team.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Security, or a related technical field.
- Foundational understanding of cloud security concepts like IAM, encryption, network security, and logging or monitoring.
- Working knowledge of at least one scripting or programming language such as Python, Go, or Bash.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms like IBM Cloud, AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Terraform or CI/CD security tooling.
- Exposure to compliance frameworks or standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, or CIS Benchmarks.
- Familiarity with security scanning, SIEM, or cloud security posture management tools.
- Coursework or project experience related to quantum computing.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Location & details#
- Location: Yorktown Heights, New York.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- This is a full-time, paid internship.
About IBM
IBM provides IT services and consulting to a global client base. The company develops technology solutions across areas such as cloud computing, security, analytics, and infrastructure. It operates as a public organization with more than 10,001 employees. The corporate headquarters are located in Armonk, New York.
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