X-Force Red Hacker Intern 2024

Are you passionate about breaking into applications, networks, systems, databases, devices and other technologies to uncover security vulnerabilities and help fix them? Are you interested in joining a team of like-minded passionate experts, many of whom have decades of experience breaking into anything and everything to help organizations strengthen their security? If so, X-Force Red, IBM Consulting’s team of veteran hackers, is looking for interns for the summer of 2024, and you may be the perfect fit.

At X-Force Red, we partner with Fortune 1000 clients to deliver real business value by

• Bringing together the world’s largest consulting practice with industry-leading offensive security testing capabilities.
• Teaming on all phases of engagements to plan, build, and implement advanced security testing solutions.
• Applying IBM’s global expertise and local capabilities through our unique global delivery network combined with our teams in over 170 countries.

What do we look for in a successful X-Force Red Intern?

• Demonstrated leadership and adaptability, with willingness to readily and voluntarily take ownership of highly challenging tasks and problems, even beyond initial scope of responsibility.
• Thorough and analytical with capability to apply logic to solve problems.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently and meet deadlines while maintaining focus despite conflicting demands.
• Drive to overcome the most challenging or difficult obstacles and look for ways to improve results.
• Initiative to actively seek new knowledge and improve skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate and work effectively with individuals and teams, strengthening relationships to achieve win-win solutions.
• Ability to communicate complex situations clearly and simply by listening actively and conveying difficult messages in a positive manner.
• A passion for innovative ideas coupled with the ability to understand and assimilate different points of view.
• Knowledge or experience in one or more of the following Security Domains: Network Penetration Testing, Application Penetration Testing, Red Teaming, Social Engineering, and Vulnerability Scanning.
• Experience in some aspect of offensive security testing is preferred.
• Are a rising Sophomore, Junior, or Senior pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a Security related field.
• Must demonstrate proven academic success.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Experience using Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must be available to work in-person starting May 2024 until August 2024 from IBM’s Austin, TX (strongly preferred) location or from IBM’s Cambridge, MA or Sandy Springs, GA locations.
• In order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future Visa sponsorship, as IBM will not be providing Visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Currently enrolled in an accredited institution and pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a Security related field.
• Knowledge or experience in one or more of the following Security Domains: Networking Penetration Testing, Application Penetration Testing, Red Teaming, Social Engineering, and Vulnerability Scanning.