Quantum Network / Security Engineer Intern

Introduction to the IBM Research Intern Program

IBM Research is at the forefront of technological innovation, deeply considering technology's role in society. As a Quantum Network / Security Engineer Intern, you will join a team dedicated to inventing the next generation of computing, tackling significant and challenging work that shapes future technologies. Our culture thrives on a passion for discovery, defining the future of tech, solving complex problems for clients, and creating real-world impact.

This role places you within IBM's core product and technology landscape, encompassing Research, Software, and Infrastructure, offering an environment ripe for growth and innovation.

Your Role And Responsibilities as a Quantum Network / Security Engineer Intern

As an intern, you will play a crucial role in advancing the development of quantum computing systems and the underlying datacenter networking infrastructure. Your responsibilities will include:

• Learning new quantum engineering techniques and integrating these principles into work processes for building cutting-edge quantum computers.
• Actively participating in corporate events and executive speaker series, demonstrating effective time management.
• Assisting with network setup, thorough testing, and verification processes.
• Becoming proficient with network monitoring software to gather and analyze data.
• Collecting monitoring data from various hardware components and deriving meaningful trends from the collected data.

Preferred Education

A Bachelor's Degree is preferred for this internship.

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• Background in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering.
• Proficiency in Linux operating systems.
• Knowledge and practical experience with automation tools such as Ansible and Python.
• A solid understanding of Application Programming Interfaces (APIs).
• A genuine desire and interest to work within the dynamic field of computer networking and security.

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• General knowledge of networking and security concepts.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and GitHub processes.
• An understanding of SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) output.

Key skills/competency

• Quantum Computing
• Network Security
• Linux Administration
• Automation (Ansible, Python)
• API Integration
• Data Analysis
• Networking Protocols
• System Development
• DevOps
• Cybersecurity