2026 IBM Consulting Associates - Security Consultant

**Introduction** A career in IBM Consulting is built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You’ll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you’ll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long-term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences. **Your role and responsibilities** In this role you will join IBM Consulting via our world class Associate Program for entry-level hires. As an Associate at IBM Consulting you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients worldwide. Our clients' technical and business needs are constantly evolving. We're hiring inspired, talented individuals, who believe no problem is too big to solve. We focus on your professional development through ongoing learning, mentorship, development of technical skills, and continuous personal growth, all grounded in a culture of coaching and career advancement. If you see yourself as someone who never stops learning and who wants to unleash your potential, the IBM Consulting Associates Program is for you. As an Associate Security Consultant, you will unleash your analytical and technical prowess to analyze business requirements and help craft resilient, enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategies. You will gain hands-on experience delivering comprehensive consulting services, spanning from Information Security Management Systems (GRC) and Privacy to foundational technical and OT security assessments. Your responsibilities may encompass: * Strategy & Risk Assessment: Assist in assessing clients' security maturity, conducting comprehensive risk assessments (asset and threat analysis), and supporting the development of strategic cybersecurity roadmaps. * Cybersecurity Governance: Support the analysis, design, and optimization of enterprise cybersecurity policies, guidelines, and detailed security operational processes. * Compliance & Privacy GAP Analysis: Assist in conducting GAP analyses against industry security standards (e.g., NIST CSF, IEC 62443) and global/domestic privacy regulations (e.g., PIPA, GDPR). Support the identification of control deficiencies and contribute to practical remediation planning. * Certification Support: Gain hands-on experience preparing for security certifications (such as K-ISMS and ISO 27001) by helping draft required documentation, evaluate security controls, and support the end-to-end audit process. **Required technical and professional expertise** * Strong problem-solving skills driven by a genuine interest and passion for emerging technologies, cybersecurity trends, and enterprise risk management. * Foundational knowledge of, or a strong desire to learn, information security frameworks (e.g., K-ISMS, ISO 27001, NIST), privacy regulations (PIPA, GDPR), and OT/ICS security standards. * Excellent analytical mindset with the ability to translate technical concepts into structured, business-friendly documentation. * Language proficiency: Native Korean, Fluent English. * 공인 영어 시험 성적 보유자 (점수 제한 없음, 이력서 내 기재 필수) IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.