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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

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Keep it clear and simple during the interviews

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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 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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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 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
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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

Interview Preparation Tips

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
No response

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Dec 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Properly align and format text in your resume. A recruiter will have to spend more time reading poorly aligned text, leading to high chances of rejection.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain different ransomware attacks
  • Ans. 

    Ransomware attacks encrypt files and demand payment for decryption.

    • Encrypts files and demands payment for decryption

    • May use social engineering tactics to trick victims into downloading malware

    • May spread through phishing emails, malicious websites, or infected software

    • Examples include WannaCry, Petya, and Locky

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is Port number of SMB
  • Ans. 

    The port number of SMB is 445.

    • SMB stands for Server Message Block.

    • SMB is a protocol used for file sharing and printer sharing.

    • Port 445 is used for direct TCP/IP connection without NetBIOS.

    • Port 139 is also used for SMB over NetBIOS.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is SMB relay attack
  • Ans. 

    SMB relay attack is a type of attack where an attacker intercepts and relays SMB traffic to gain unauthorized access to a target system.

    • The attacker intercepts SMB traffic between two systems and relays it to gain access to the target system.

    • The attack can be carried out using tools like Responder or Metasploit.

    • The attack can be prevented by disabling SMBv1, using SMB signing, and implementing network segmentation.

    • An e...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. General discussion about yourself

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Learn in detail and study based on real life cyberattack and tactics

Skills evaluated in this interview

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Double-check your resume for any spelling mistakes. The recruiter may consider spelling mistakes as careless behavior or poor communication skills.
View all tips
Round 2 - Technical 
Round 3 - Behavioral 
Round 4 - HR 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Share details of your previous job.
  • Q2. What are your salary expectations?
  • Q3. Why should we hire you?
  • Q4. Why are you looking for a change?
  • Q5. Tell me about yourself.

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.
What are the top questions asked in IBM Senior Security Engineer interview?

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