Red Team Pathfinder Intern in Arlington, VA

About the Role

Join CrowdStrike's Professional Services Red Team as a Pathfinder intern and learn to think like an attacker to strengthen 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 and end dates: Wednesday, June 2, 2027 to Friday, August 20, 2027.

What You'll Do

The internship includes soft skills development, shadowing opportunities, mentoring, and a capstone project focused on the Professional Services Red Team. Topics include:

• Red team engagement shadowing
• Mock red team engagement delivery
• A technical project of choice (tooling or process development or improvement)

What You'll Learn

• Soft skills for interfacing with clients
• Organization skills for scheduling meetings and planning upcoming engagements
• Red team tools, tactics, and procedures

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
• 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 protects the people, processes and technologies that drive modern organizations. Its University Recruiting program offers paid positions for students and recent grads, with exposure to impactful work and structured support from seasoned professionals.