University – Summer 27, Cybersecurity Analyst Intern

Booz Allen Hamilton•McLean, VA

2d•Remote

About The Position

Contribute to the evolving field of cybersecurity and help organizations stay ahead of emerging threats. As a Cybersecurity Analyst Intern, you'll work alongside experienced professionals to research, analyze, and address real-world security challenges, vulnerabilities, and risks. You'll gain hands-on experience applying cybersecurity concepts to realistic scenarios, analyzing technical data, documenting findings, and communicating recommendations to technical and business audiences. You'll collaborate with teammates to develop solutions that strengthen security for clients across industries. Our program features cybersecurity challenges inspired by real-world events and evolving threats, including securing critical infrastructure, investigating incidents, and analyzing emerging risks. These experiences are designed to build the technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills needed to defend against cyber adversaries. You may take on roles such as Security Analyst, Incident Responder, Threat Intelligence Analyst, or Data Analyst, each offering a different perspective on how security teams identify risks, investigate threats, and develop solutions. You'll apply what you've learned through coursework, labs, competitions, and personal projects to solve cybersecurity problems, while strengthening your technical and communication skills in real-world client environments. Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required. Ready to help organizations stay ahead of evolving cyber threats? Join us. The world can't wait.

Requirements

Experience conducting basic cybersecurity research, analysis, or technical problem-solving through coursework, projects, labs, competitions, internships, or personal projects
Experience using Microsoft Office tools, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams
Experience using a scripting or programming language, such as Python, Java, JavaScript, C, C++, Assembly, Perl, R, or Bash, through coursework, assignments, or personal projects
Ability to analyze information, identify problems, and research and propose potential solutions
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
Ability to review, write, and discuss technical information and documentation
Scheduled to obtain a Bachelor's degree between Winter 2027 and Spring 2029
U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with cybersecurity analysis, security operations, incident response, threat intelligence, vulnerability management, or cybersecurity disciplines
Experience analyzing cybersecurity, network, system, or other technical data
Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, security principles, and industry best practices
Knowledge of cybersecurity tools or technologies used for network analysis, vulnerability assessment, threat analysis, or security monitoring
Ability to identify and solve complex problems involving rapidly changing technologies and cybersecurity threats
Ability to capture and communicate business and technical concepts, challenges, findings, and solutions
Possession of excellent critical thinking and analytical skills
Possession of excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

Research, analyze, and address real-world security challenges, vulnerabilities, and risks.
Gain hands-on experience applying cybersecurity concepts to realistic scenarios.
Analyze technical data.
Document findings.
Communicate recommendations to technical and business audiences.
Collaborate with teammates to develop solutions that strengthen security for clients across industries.
Participate in cybersecurity challenges inspired by real-world events and evolving threats, including securing critical infrastructure, investigating incidents, and analyzing emerging risks.
Apply learned skills through coursework, labs, competitions, and personal projects to solve cybersecurity problems.
Strengthen technical and communication skills in real-world client environments.