IBM Security Academic Outreach & Early Professional Program Intern

Job description

As the number of security breaches continues to rise, so does the need for highly skilled cybersecurity professionals. IBM Security is one of the fastest growing organizations in the fight against cyber criminals and is committed to helping grow the skills and talent required to address the shortage of cybersecurity professionals. If you have strong project management skills, attention for detail, great organizational skills, a desire to help others succeed and an interest in Human Resources (HR), then consider spending your summer with IBM Security's Academic Outreach and Early Professional Program. IBM Security's Academic Outreach collaborates with educators to aid in closing the cybersecurity skills gap by offering IBM academic resources as a competitive advantage to building strong talent in the marketplace.

The goal of IBM Security's Early Professional Program is to attract, hire and retain diverse top talent early professionals globally with cybersecurity knowledge, skills and experience.

Projects you may be working on include:
·  Coordinate the overall planning of a 3 day IBM Security Early Professional Bootcamp – in person experiential learning experience, to be held in Atlanta. Assistance includes event planning tasks such as securing rooms, scheduling breakout sessions, planning food service, planning and securing extracurricular activities, preparing swag bags, etc.
·  Plan science fair like showcase for IBM Security Atlanta summer interns to showcase their work to hiring managers and their peers.
·  Plan and facilitate virtual intern showcases for summer interns not located in Atlanta.
·  Assist with the planning for sponsorship and attendance at university career fairs, IBM Security information sessions, cybersecurity and academic (K-12 and university) related conferences and competitions.
·  Draft communications, flyers and presentations for the program
Auto req ID

120358BR
Required Education

High School Diploma/GED
Role ( Job Role )

Student/Intern
State / Province

GEORGIA
Primary job category

Other
Contract type

Internship
Employment Type

Full-Time
Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

No
Travel Required

Up to 10% or 1 day a week
IBM Business Group

Security
Preferred Education

High School Diploma/GED
City / Township / Village

ATLANTA
EO Statement

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, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise

·  Qualified candidates must be enrolled in an accredited college or institution
·  Experience using Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
·  Strong Project Management skills
·  Attention for detail and strong organizational skills
·  Strong verbal and written communication skills
·  Desire to help others succeed
·  Interest in Human Resources (HR)
Country

United States
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

·  Interest and/or knowledge in CyberSecurity helpful
Eligibility Requirements

·  none
Position Type

Intern
New Collar Role

No