Insider Risk Intern

About CrowdStrike

CrowdStrike is a global leader in cybersecurity, protecting the people, processes and technologies that drive modern organizations. Since 2011, the mission has been to stop breaches, using an AI-native platform. The company runs large scale distributed systems that process almost 3 trillion events per day, and that volume grows every day.

CrowdStrikers pursue their careers with flexibility and autonomy and are expected to help build a culture of responsible AI adoption, experimentation and innovation. The University Recruiting program brings in future leaders of the industry with paid positions for students and recent grads. Participants get exposure to meaningful work along with structured support from experienced professionals.

About the Role

The team is looking for a passionate cybersecurity student to spend the summer with its threat hunters, who defend CrowdStrike customers and study adversaries and their tradecraft. You will take part in analysis, contribute to projects, and help identify and track threat actors.

What You'll Do

• Automation and workflow build-out: Build scripts and workflow automation that reduce manual steps in intake, triage support and evidence handling. Analyst judgment remains with analysts.
• Reporting and dashboard support: Support program reporting and dashboards, such as workload, cycle time and detection performance, using aggregated or de-identified data where possible.
• Integration testing: Test new integrations and tooling changes, and document results and defects.
• Documentation and hand-off: Document your work so it carries through academic-year hand-offs.
• Training material: Review current Insider Risk training and identify potential improvements.
• Briefings: Shadow and conduct counterintelligence briefings for key CrowdStrikers to build briefing skills.

What You'll Need

• Currently enrolled as a freshman or sophomore at an accredited 4-year undergraduate university, graduating in 2028.
• Demonstrated passion for cybersecurity through one or more of the following: a cybersecurity-related major (Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, International Affairs, Government, Informatics, etc.), relevant coursework (Machine Learning, Data Science, Security Analytics, Programming, Computer Systems, Operating Systems, Networking), or extracurricular activities such as capture-the-flag competitions or cybersecurity clubs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and self-driven.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Curiosity and a habit of keeping up with the changing cybersecurity landscape.
• Ability to think analytically and assess activity quickly and accurately.
• Ability to communicate effectively and frequently, and work well with peers.
• Proven experience using AI technologies to improve decision-making, streamline workflows and drive better outcomes.

Bonus Points

• Prior cyber experience in any of the following: cloud threat landscape, intrusion analysis, endpoint incident response (MAC, Linux and/or Windows), penetration testing, or threat hunting and/or cyber intelligence.
• Experience with big-data processing tools such as LogScale, Logstash or Kibana.
• Basic understanding of MITRE ATT&CK techniques and sub-techniques.

What You Can Expect

• Market-leading compensation and equity awards
• Paid holidays (including birthday holidays) and 401k matching where applicable
• Professional development, including workshops, tech talks and an Executive Speaker Series
• Assigned mentors from across the company for ongoing support and feedback
• Companywide programs such as FalconFIT, Wellness Programs and an Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups and volunteer opportunities
• Office culture with world-class amenities
• Ownership of impactful projects
• Great Place to Work Certified

CrowdStrike is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants, regardless of protected characteristics. It supports veterans and individuals with disabilities through its affirmative action program.