Professional Services Explorer Intern - Summer 2027 (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.

Start & End Dates

•  Wednesday, June 2 2027 - Friday, August 20, 2027

Location & Work Arrangement

• IN-PERSON: The Professional Services Explorer Intern Internship is in-person, requiring attendance at the CrowdStrike Arlington, VA office three days per week (Tuesday-Thursday) for the duration of the program.

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

About the Role:

The CrowdStrike Professional Services Explorer Internship is geared towards providing undergraduate interns with an overview of  Professional Services at CrowdStrike with a focus on Incident Response, Strategic Advisory and Red Teaming. This internship takes place over a twelve-week period during the summer before one’s second to last year of university (rising Juniors in the US).

This program is separate to our team-specific Professional Services Pathfinder internships that are available to students due to enter their final year of university, but students who successfully complete an Explorer internship with us may be considered for a return offer to the Pathfinder program.

What You'll Do:

The Explorer program provides interns the opportunity to cycle between areas in Professional Services. You will be able to work and train in teams including:

• Incident Response (IR)
  Our acclaimed IR team responds to some of the most high profile and complex breaches. You will learn how CrowdStrike supports its customers responding to cyber attacks by both eCrime  and nation state-sponsored Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) actors, including ransomware, data theft, and cloud compromise.
• Red Team
  Our Red Team is among the best in the world, composed of a team of hackers who support our customers in identifying weaknesses in technology and security processes. Their job is to help our clients prepare for a real attack by using the same tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) as some of the most prolific or sophisticated adversaries.
• Strategic Advisory Services (SAS)
  Our SAS  team advises  customers on how to proactively secure their organization and prepare for cyber incidents. The SAS team  teaches them how to respond to real cyber threats through tabletop exercises and performs assessments to help them better prevent and detect threat actor activity. Members of this team are technologists who not only understand the complexities of securing the modern workplace, but can communicate with technical and non-technical audiences, including legal representation, public relations teams, and C-level executives.

Explorers will be introduced  to additional teams in and adjacent to Professional Services through talks given by members and leaders of those teams including:

• Falcon OverWatch
• Falcon Complete
• CrowdStrike Counter Adversary Operations (CAO)

This rotational system is designed to provide insight into what CrowdStrike and its Professional Services teams do. Successful interns may be invited back for a second summer at CrowdStrike to participate in a focused Pathfinder program as a IR -Strategic Advisory hybrid intern or a Red Team intern as positions are available. As Pathfinders, they will be entrusted with higher level projects while building deeper relationships within their team. Successful completion of this internship program can lead to a full-time offer beginning after one’s graduation from university. 

We are focused on individuals interested in computer science, cybersecurity, computer infrastructure and other similar roles; however, you do not need to be majoring in these areas or have any formal training to apply. We are looking for interns who are passionate, curious, and demonstrate the ability and desire to learn and grow. We also understand that there will be a large learning curve and are excited to help you navigate the challenging but incredibly interesting field that is cybersecurity.

What You'll Need:

CrowdStrike is seeking undergraduate students looking to pursue a career in the cybersecurity industry. An ideal candidate will be the following:

• Due to enter their penultimate year of a full Bachelor’s degree program, with targeted graduation in May/June 2029. Example degree structures include:
  • Four-year Bachelor's program in the United States, expecting to enter the first (rotational/Explorer) internship after their second year of study.
• Genuinely considering the world of cybersecurity as a potential future career.
• Versed in the foundational components of  cybersecurity, perhaps through solo research, university education, or work experience. Note that no prior experience is required, but candidates should be able to demonstrate evidence of interest in the field.
• Interested in a career that involves frequent communication with internal colleagues and external customers on a daily basis. CrowdStrike serves as a trusted advisor to thousands of customers globally, and you should therefore understand what it means to be a Consultant, or an Engineer within a consulting business.
• Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes.

Bonus Points: 

• Have an investigative mindset and a desire to find and stop breaches 
• Keep up with the latest vulnerabilities and breaches 
• Be self-motivated and actively seek opportunities for growth 
• Desire to rapidly accelerate their skills 
• Crave new and innovative work 
• Be able to complete technical tasks with minimal supervision 
• Desire to develop both technical and soft skills 
• Contribute to a positive work environment, and have a can-do attitude 
• Be seeking a career in cybersecurity and/or incident response 
• Bring a willingness to build, improve and innovate solutions to interesting technical problems

From a technical perspective, it is desired (but not required) that candidates: 

• Be comfortable with command-line interfaces (Windows, Linux, macOS, or any combination of those)
• Be familiar with scripting languages (PowerShell, Python 3, etc.)
• Be versed in forensic analysis methodology for Windows systems (Mac/Linux forensics knowledge is a plus) 
• Be acquainted with strategies and tools to rapidly analyse large sets of logs (such as Splunk, ELK, etc.)

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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.

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