Associate X-Force Cyber Range Consultant Intern 2026

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Introduction

Launched in 2016, the IBM X-Force Cyber Range engages non-technical executive audiences in immersive cyber crisis scenarios. Our engagements help organizations pinpoint gaps and robust points in their reaction capabilities, enabling them to refine their strategies and cultivate a more resilient security mindset.

A typical non-technical engagement gets the heart racing. We pull in different immersive elements to add pressure, an aspect often omitted in traditional tabletops. Participants need to respond to realistic phone calls, prioritize the different incidents at hand, collaborate with team members, talk to the "media", and in general, react to a lifelike cyber crisis. Our technical experiences focus on cross-team collaboration between hands-on investigators and executive teams. The technical analysts must relay their findings efficiently to business teams so they can mitigate any operational impacts.

So, what are we looking for in an intern? We are seeking someone who is:
* Curious and willing to ask questions, learn new skills and grow current ones
* Creative and able to come up with unique solutions for tough challenges
* Interested in cybersecurity, especially from a business perspective
* Passionate about storytelling, new tools and technology, and explaining the technical in a down-to-earth way
* Interested in how threat actors exploit generative AI for social engineering

Your role and responsibilities

During your internship, you can enhance your knowledge and gain professional experience by working on client projects. This role provides an exceptional opportunity to acquire new skills, gain insights into diverse industries, and embrace novel challenges for your future career.

At IBM, we prioritize continuous learning, skill development, and personal growth within a culture of coaching and mentorship. As an intern, you'll experience this culture and could advance to our full-time Associates program based on results and performance

Work experiences you could be exposed to:
* Work in conjunction with the X-Force Cyber Range team on immersive elements or add-ons to offerings such as our deepfake pipeline and content development
* Research real-world cyberattacks and create engaging case studies for client engagements
* Create and develop technical demos to illustrate technical cybersecurity concerns to an executive audience; these may include operational technology virtualizations or attack flows
* Assist with the X-Force Cyber Range team to create the best possible experience for clients by helping day-of engagement support, demonstrating professionalism and client-focused approach
* Encouraged to think creatively and develop innovative ideas that enhance the immersion and impact for a memorable client experience

Required education
High School Diploma/GED

Preferred education
Bachelor's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

* Currently pursuing a university degree with a track-record of academic success
* Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite
* Must possess curious, creative, and meticulous attention to detail
* Understanding of different Operating Systems and potential security vulnerabilities
* Knowledge of Python and Machine Learning
* Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues that may arise during research
* Basic competency in video and audio editing
* Excellent writing and editing skills

Preferred technical and professional experience

* Previous experience in cybersecurity
* Experience in Adobe Creative Cloud products such as Photoshop, Illustrator, PremierePro
* Knowledge of Powershell, Bash, and Linux
* Understanding of AI, Text-to-Speech, and Speech-to-Text technologies

These positions are anticipated to begin in summer 2026. We have positions open in Washington, D.C