Intelligence Launch Intern - Summer 2027

Location: USA - Arlington, VA

As a global leader in cybersecurity, CrowdStrike protects the people, processes and technologies that drive modern organizations. Since 2011, our mission hasn’t changed — we’re here to stop breaches, and we’ve redefined modern security with the world’s most advanced AI-native platform. We work on large scale distributed systems, processing almost 3 trillion events per day and this traffic is growing daily. Our customers span all industries, and they count on CrowdStrike to keep their businesses running, their communities safe and their lives moving forward. We're proud to work for a mission-driven company leveraging AI to transform the way we work. CrowdStrikers drive their careers through flexibility and autonomy while also being expected to contribute to a culture of responsible AI adoption, experimentation, and innovation. We use an AI-first mindset as a force multiplier to proactively and continuously accelerate execution, build expertise, uncover insights, and solve complex problems. We’re always looking to add talented CrowdStrikers to the team who have limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to our customers, our community and each other. Our University Recruiting program is dedicated to attracting and cultivating the future leaders of this industry. This program offers paid positions for students and recent grads, designed to provide exposure to work that makes an impact while being supported through a structured experience with seasoned professionals. Ready to join a mission that matters? The future of cybersecurity starts with you.

Location & Work Arrangement

HYBRID: The Intelligence Launch Internship operates on a hybrid model, requiring interns to work a mixed schedule of remote and in-person attendance. Interns must attend the CrowdStrike Arlington office for team meetings, collaboration sessions, and other essential events.

Time Commitment: Interns are expected to work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, during standard business hours.

Start & End dates

Cohort 1: Wednesday, May 26, 2027 - Friday, August 13, 2027

Cohort 2: Wednesday, June 2 2027 - Friday, August 20, 2027

Cohort 3: Monday,  June 14, 2027 - Friday, September 3, 2027

About the Program

The CrowdStrike Launch Internship Program is an exclusive early-career opportunity designed for exceptional sophomore level students (Class of 2029 or 2030). This program offers students the chance to gain hands-on experience at one of the world's leading cybersecurity companies while still early in their academic journey.

About the Role

CrowdStrike's Counter Adversary Operations (CAO) department is seeking Intelligence Launch Interns to join one of three teams: the Analytical Support Team (AST), the Intelligence Analysis Cell (IAC) or the Collections team. Depending on your placement, you may contribute to daily cyber threat intelligence reporting, investigative analysis of state-affiliated actors and hacktivists, or OSINT collection and adversary tracking. Across all three teams, interns work alongside seasoned professionals, contribute to real customer-facing intelligence products and build deep situational awareness of the global cyber threat landscape.

What You’ll Do

Track adversaries in various online communities and conduct OSINT investigations to uncover adversary behavior, motivations and the organizations and individuals that enable threat actors

Publish concise, customer-facing intelligence products, applying analytic tradecraft and incorporating prior CrowdStrike finished intelligence

Monitor, collect and triage open-source reporting — including news articles, industry blogs, vendor reports, government releases and foreign language sources — to identify notable cyber threat developments

Collaborate with CAO teams and subject matter experts (SMEs) on content reviews, flag activity of interest and support process improvement projects as needed

Provide operational support to internal teams, helping them gain and sustain visibility into adversary-focused online environments.

What You'll Need

Current enrollment in a 4-year University working towards a BA or BS degree in Intelligence Studies, Security Studies, International Relations, Cybersecurity, Regional Studies, or a related field

Graduating in 2029 or 2030

Strong writing, research and analytical skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise work under deadline

Foundational knowledge of analytic tradecraft and cybersecurity concepts, gained through coursework, projects or prior experience

Strong organization and communication skills, with the ability to incorporate feedback and work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and drive business outcomes

Bonus Points

Foreign language proficiency; functional or professional fluency in Hindi, Urdu, Vietnamese, Bahasa Indonesia, Russian, Mandarin Chinese, or Korean

Knowledge of or interest in analysis of regional governments or non-state groups, specifically entities involved in conducting or supporting cyber operations

An investigative mindset, self-motivation, and 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

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What You Can Expect

Market leader in compensation and equity awards

Paid holidays (including birthday holidays) and 401k matching (where applicable)

Professional development opportunities including workshops, tech talks, and Executive Speaker Series

Assigned mentors from across the company for continuous support and feedback

Participation in companywide initiatives including FalconFIT, Wellness Programs, and Employee Assistance Program

Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportu