About the role#
The Counter Adversary Operations department is looking for Intelligence Launch Interns to support the Analytical Support Team, the Intelligence Analysis Cell, or the Collections team. You will work alongside experienced professionals to build situational awareness of global cyber threats. Depending on your team placement, you may contribute to daily threat reporting, investigate state-affiliated actors, or perform OSINT collection and adversary tracking.
What you'll do#
- Track adversary activity across various online communities.
- Conduct OSINT investigations to uncover adversary behavior, motivations, and supporting organizations.
- Publish concise, customer-facing intelligence products using established analytic tradecraft.
- Monitor, collect, and triage open-source reporting to identify cyber threat developments.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts on content reviews and process improvement projects.
- Provide operational support to internal teams to help maintain visibility into adversary environments.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a 4-year university pursuing a BA or BS in Intelligence Studies, Security Studies, International Relations, Cybersecurity, Regional Studies, or a related field.
- Expected graduation date in 2029 or 2030.
- Strong writing, research, and analytical skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
- Foundational knowledge of analytic tradecraft and cybersecurity concepts.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Experience using AI technologies to enhance decision-making and streamline workflows.
Location & details#
- Location: Arlington, Virginia.
- Modality: Hybrid, requiring attendance at the Arlington office for team meetings and collaboration.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Commitment: Full-time (40 hours per week).
- Status: Paid internship.
About CrowdStrike
CrowdStrike provides cybersecurity services for enterprise risk. The company manages a cloud-native platform that protects endpoints, cloud workloads, identities, and data. It uses artificial intelligence to detect threats and automate protection. The organization is a public company with 5,001 to 10,000 employees and operates with a remote headquarters.
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