Intelligence Launch Intern - Summer 2027 (Cybersecurity)

Location: Hybrid in Arlington, Virginia, USA; interns must attend the CrowdStrike Arlington office for team meetings, collaboration sessions, and essential events. The internship requires 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, during standard business hours.

Company

CrowdStrike is a cybersecurity company developing an AI-native platform to protect organizations and process large-scale security event data.

What you will do

• Track adversaries in online communities and conduct OSINT investigations into their behavior, motivations, and enabling organizations and individuals.
• Publish concise, customer-facing intelligence products using analytic tradecraft and prior finished intelligence.
• Monitor, collect, and triage open-source reporting from news articles, industry blogs, vendor reports, government releases, and foreign-language sources.
• Investigate state-affiliated actors and hacktivists or support adversary tracking, depending on placement within the Analytical Support Team, Intelligence Analysis Cell, or Collections team.
• Collaborate with Counter Adversary Operations teams and subject matter experts on content reviews, activity flagging, and process improvement.
• Provide operational support to internal teams and help maintain visibility into adversary-focused online environments.

Requirements

• Current enrollment in a four-year university while pursuing a BA or BS degree in Intelligence Studies, Security Studies, International Relations, Cybersecurity, Regional Studies, or a related field.
• Expected graduation in 2029 or 2030.
• Strong writing, research, analytical, organization, and communication skills, including the ability to produce clear, concise work under deadlines and incorporate feedback.
• Foundational knowledge of analytic tradecraft and cybersecurity concepts gained through coursework, projects, or prior experience.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven experience using AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows, and drive business outcomes.

Nice to have

• Functional or professional fluency in Hindi, Urdu, Vietnamese, Bahasa Indonesia, Russian, Mandarin Chinese, or Korean.
• Knowledge of or interest in analyzing regional governments or non-state groups involved in conducting or supporting cyber operations.
• An investigative mindset, self-motivation, and a desire to disrupt adversaries.
• Prior intelligence or analytic writing experience through academic work, internships, military service, student organizations, or competitions.
• Familiarity with OSINT research methodologies, tools, and online forums.

Culture & Benefits

• Paid internship with market-leading compensation and equity awards.
• Paid holidays, including birthday holidays, and 401(k) matching where applicable.
• Professional development through workshops, tech talks, and an Executive Speaker Series.
• Assigned mentors, employee networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities.
• Wellness programs, an Employee Assistance Program, and office amenities.
• Ownership of impactful projects and participation in companywide initiatives.