Werkstudent - IT Security (m/f/d)
IBM · Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- On site
- Part-time
- $30,000 / year
- Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Job highlights
- Support IBM's Security Leadership Team for one year.
- Gain insights into global security management.
- Develop strategic security topics and portfolio.
- Assist with administrative tasks and partner collaboration.
- Gain consulting experience in IT security.
About the role
Werkstudent - IT Security (m/f/d)
Introduction
We are looking for you to join our Security Leadership Team. Support us for one year in strategic and administrative topics and gain comprehensive insights into how a security department is managed in a global consulting organization. Afterward, you can advance as an IT Security Consultant with this business understanding. Ideally, you have an understanding of the consulting business. In this role, you will combine commercial and technical topics and can contribute your ideas.
In this role, you will work at the IBM Client Innovation Center Germany (CIC), where we apply in-depth technical expertise and industry knowledge in a wide range of customer projects in the public and private sectors. Our CIC offers local companies technical expertise to drive innovation and implement new technologies.
Your Role And Responsibilities
- Developing new, strategic security topics
- Participating in portfolio design
- Supporting collaboration with partners
- Support with administrative tasks, tracking business figures
- This position is within the Cybersecurity Service Line
Preferred Education
- Bachelor's Degree
Required Technical And Professional Expertise
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Business Informatics, or a technical field with content related to consulting, analytical thinking, strong communication skills
- First experience with IT Security
- Excel/PP
- Fluent in English and German
Preferred Technical And Professional Experience
- In-depth experience in a security field
- Experience in proposal creation
Key skills/competency
- IT Security
- Cybersecurity
- Consulting
- Strategic Planning
- Portfolio Management
- Business Analysis
- Communication Skills
- Project Support
- Risk Management
- SAP Security
Skills & topics
- Werkstudent
- IT Security
- Cybersecurity
- Consulting
- IBM
- Student
- Internship
- Business Administration
- Germany
- Technical Role
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight relevant coursework in IT Security, Business Administration, or Business Informatics, and any prior security experience.
- Showcase analytical skills: Emphasize your problem-solving abilities and experience with tools like Excel and PowerPoint in your application.
- Highlight language proficiency: Clearly state your fluency in both English and German, as required for this role.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your understanding of the consulting business and your ideas for strategic security topics.
Technical preparation
Familiarize yourself with IT Security concepts.,Practice using Excel and PowerPoint for analysis.,Understand consulting project structures.,Review current cybersecurity trends.
Behavioral questions
Discuss a strategic security topic you find interesting.,Describe your analytical thinking process.,How would you support partner collaboration?,Explain your understanding of the consulting business.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the main responsibilities of the Werkstudent IT Security at IBM?
- As a Werkstudent IT Security at IBM, you will support the Security Leadership Team in strategic and administrative tasks, contribute to portfolio design, collaborate with partners, and track business figures within the Cybersecurity Service Line.
- What qualifications are needed for the Werkstudent IT Security position at IBM?
- A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Business Informatics, or a technical field with a focus on consulting is required. You should also have initial IT Security experience, proficiency in Excel/PP, and fluent German and English skills.
- What kind of experience is preferred for the Werkstudent IT Security role at IBM?
- Preferred experience includes in-depth knowledge in a security field and prior experience in creating proposals. An understanding of the consulting business is also beneficial.
- What is the duration of the Werkstudent IT Security position at IBM?
- This is a one-year position where you will support the Security Leadership Team and gain insights into IT security management.
- What career opportunities exist after the Werkstudent IT Security role at IBM?
- Upon successful completion of the Werkstudent role, you have the opportunity to transition into an IT Security Consultant position at IBM, leveraging the business understanding and experience gained.
- Is this Werkstudent IT Security role remote or on-site at IBM?
- The job description indicates that this role is within the IBM Client Innovation Center Germany (CIC), suggesting an on-site or hybrid work arrangement at one of their CIC locations.