Professional Services Pathfinder Intern - Red Team - Summer 2027

CrowdStrike • Arlington, VA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

CrowdStrike’s Professional Services Red Team is hiring a Pathfinder intern to learn how attackers operate and help strengthen clients’ defenses. This hands-on internship focuses on offensive security techniques, simulated attacks, and real-world penetration testing. The program provides soft-skills development, shadowing, mentoring, and a capstone project. High-performing interns may receive full-time offers upon graduation.

The internship runs from June 2, 2027, through August 20, 2027. It follows a hybrid schedule with remote work and three in-person days, including attendance at CrowdStrike’s Arlington, Virginia office for team meetings, collaboration sessions, and other essential events. The hybrid arrangement applies to the internship; post-graduate full-time conversion opportunities with this team are currently remote within the United States.

Requirements

• Be currently enrolled in a four-year undergraduate university and have completed at least two years by the start of the internship.
• Be working toward a degree in computer science, cybersecurity, technical buildout, or a similar area of study.
• Be graduating between December 2027 and June 2028.
• Be interested in a career involving frequent daily communication with internal colleagues and external customers.
• Have an offensive security mindset.
• Have some experience with scripting or programming.
• Desire to keep up with the latest vulnerabilities and breaches.
• Have proven experience using AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency, and drive business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Shadow red team engagements.
• Participate in mock red team engagement delivery.
• Complete a technical project of choice involving tooling or process development or improvement.
• Develop skills for communicating with clients.
• Organize schedules, meetings, and preparation for upcoming engagements.
• Learn red team tools, tactics, and procedures.

Benefits

• Paid position
• Paid holidays, including birthday holidays
• 401(k) matching, where applicable
• Professional development opportunities, including workshops, tech talks, and an Executive Speaker Series
• Assigned mentors from across the company for ongoing support and feedback
• Participation in companywide initiatives, including FalconFIT, Wellness Programs, and the Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities
• Vibrant office culture with world-class amenities
• Ownership of impactful projects

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern