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IBM Senior Security Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 29 Aug 2022

IBM Senior Security Engineer Interview Experiences

1 interview found

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Aug 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Handling customers, BAU
  • Q2. Critical issues handling
  • Q3. Handling escalations
  • Ans. 

    Handling escalations involves prompt communication, prioritization, and collaboration with stakeholders.

    • Acknowledge the escalation and gather all relevant information

    • Assess the severity and prioritize based on impact

    • Communicate with stakeholders and provide regular updates

    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve the issue

    • Document the escalation and resolution process for future reference

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Change management questions
  • Q2. Critical thinking and abilities
  • Q3. Business as usual and procedures
  • Q4. Incident management and handling
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary negotiation and basic details

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I was interviewed in Mar 2024.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How to onboard JDBC apps in Sailpoint?
  • Ans. 

    Onboarding JDBC apps in Sailpoint involves configuring JDBC connectors and creating application definitions.

    • Configure JDBC connectors in Sailpoint IdentityNow

    • Create application definitions for the JDBC apps

    • Map the necessary attributes for provisioning and reconciliation

    • Test the connectivity and functionality of the JDBC apps

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How to develop and deploy rules in Sailpoint IDN?
  • Ans. 

    Developing and deploying rules in Sailpoint IDN involves creating custom rules in the IdentityNow platform and deploying them to enforce access controls.

    • Create custom rules using the IdentityNow Rule Editor

    • Test the rules in a non-production environment before deploying

    • Deploy the rules to the production environment to enforce access controls

    • Monitor and review the effectiveness of the rules regularly

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Apr 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Prepare all the security topic which you have worked and hands on your resume.
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Security and VPN
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Oct 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Cyber threat related questions, cyber kill chain, malware analysis, scenarios based questions
  • Q2. SIEM tools related questions, administrative tasks related questions
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Education related questions
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Jul 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Network security basic questions
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Depth round for technical like TCP flags , app I'd ,
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why you are switching job

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Apr 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About previous experience and pressure handling technics
Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. About Experience and Some Networking Security related topics
  • Q2. And some basics from networks
  • Q3. General from resume

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Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident and enjoy as much

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed before Nov 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Regarding firewalls, basic networking, troubleshooting techniques.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare all the things.Including networking basic , firewall in security, troubleshooting techniques.

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed before Oct 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. How can we make an Symantec agent that is offline for too long time to communicate back to SEPM?
  • Ans. 

    To make an offline Symantec agent communicate back to SEPM, use a heartbeat mechanism and configure a communication schedule.

    • Implement a heartbeat mechanism to regularly check the agent's status

    • Configure the agent to communicate with SEPM at specific intervals

    • Use a communication schedule to define when the agent should attempt to connect

    • Ensure the agent has access to necessary network resources and ports

    • Consider using ...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be clear about what you know and what you have done till date. Explain clearly about what you can offer to the company and what are your expectations both in terms of job role and salary

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Oct 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain about SIEM TOOL and which SIEM tool you have used ?
  • Ans. 

    SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) tool is a software solution that aggregates and analyzes security data from various sources.

    • SIEM tools help in detecting and responding to security incidents in real-time.

    • They provide centralized visibility into an organization's security posture.

    • Examples of SIEM tools include Splunk, IBM QRadar, and ArcSight.

    • I have experience using Splunk for log management and security

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Have you configured policies in defender ?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I have configured policies in defender.

    • Yes, I have configured policies in Windows Defender to ensure proper security measures are in place.

    • I have set up policies for malware protection, network protection, firewall settings, and device control.

    • Regularly review and update policies to adapt to new threats and vulnerabilities.

    • Example: Configuring Windows Defender policies to block certain file types from being downlo

  • Answered by AI

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Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare well and be confident
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What's DNS server
  • Ans. 

    A DNS server is a computer server that contains a database of public IP addresses and their associated hostnames.

    • Translates domain names to IP addresses

    • Resolves queries from clients

    • Helps in navigating the internet by mapping domain names to IP addresses

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell us about qualys agent
  • Ans. 

    The Qualys agent is a lightweight software installed on endpoints to collect security data and perform security assessments.

    • Qualys agent is a lightweight software installed on endpoints to collect security data.

    • It helps in performing security assessments by scanning for vulnerabilities and compliance issues.

    • The agent continuously monitors the endpoint for any security threats and sends the data to the Qualys Cloud Plat...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a dedicated Information Security Analyst with a strong background in cybersecurity and a passion for protecting data.

    • Experienced in conducting security assessments and implementing security measures

    • Skilled in analyzing security breaches and responding effectively

    • Proficient in using security tools and technologies such as firewalls and encryption

    • Strong understanding of compliance regulations and best practices in i

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be clear in basics and what job you're doing

Skills evaluated in this interview

IBM Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in IBM Senior Security Engineer interview?
IBM interview process usually has 3 rounds. The most common rounds in the IBM interview process are HR, One-on-one Round and Technical.
How to prepare for IBM Senior Security Engineer interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at IBM. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at IBM expect are Python, Open Source, SAML, Network Security and OWASP.
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