Professional Services Pathfinder Intern - Red Team - 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.

About the Role

Join CrowdStrike's Professional Services Red Team as a Pathfinder intern and learn to think like an attacker to strengthen our clients' defenses. This hands-on internship focuses on offensive security techniques, simulated attacks, and real-world penetration testing. High-performing interns may receive full-time offers upon graduation.

Start & End dates: Wednesday, June 2, 2027 - Friday, August 20, 2027

Location: HYBRID: The Professional Services Pathfinder - Red Team Internship operates on a hybrid model, requiring interns to work a mixed schedule of remote and 3 days in-person attendance. Interns must attend CrowdStrike's Arlington, VA office for team meetings, collaboration sessions, and other essential events.

Hybrid model is for the internship experience - post graduate full-time conversion opportunities with this team are currently REMOTE within the US.

What You'll Do

CrowdStrike’s internship program includes soft skills development, shadowing opportunities, mentoring, and a capstone project. This role will be focused on CrowdStrike’s Professional Services Red Team and will include the below topics:

Red team engagement shadowing

Mock red team engagement delivery

A technical project of choice (tooling or process development or improvement)

What You'll Need

Must be currently enrolled and completed at least 2 years at a 4-year undergraduate university by the start of the internship, working towards a degree in computer science, cybersecurity, technical buildout or other similar areas of study. Graduating between December 2027 - June 2028.

Interested in a career that involves frequent communication with internal colleagues and external customers on a daily basis.

Have an offensive security mindset, some experience with scripting / programming, and a desire to keep up with the latest vulnerabilities and breaches.

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

What You'll Learn

Soft skills for interfacing with clients

Organization skills for scheduling meetings and planning for upcoming engagements

Red team tools, tactics, and procedures

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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 opportunities to build connections

Vibrant office culture with world class amenities

Ownership of impactful projects that move the company forward

Great Place to Work Certified™ across the globe

CrowdStrike is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. We support veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program.

CrowdStrike is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by law. We base all employment decisions--including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, lay-offs, return from lay-off, terminations and social/recreational programs--on valid job requirements.

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