Intelligence Intern

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.

About the Role:

CrowdStrike’s Counter Adversary Operations team is hiring individuals for our internship program. This internship role will involve hands-on experience collecting and analyzing data being shared on the cybercriminal underground that could impact the security and privacy of CrowdStrike customers and their users. Interns on our team are assigned a variety of projects with daily, weekly, and monthly deadlines.

Location & Work Arrangement:

• FULLY REMOTE: The Intelligence Internship is fully remote and requires no travel. Your work location is the city/town/province you will be working from remotely. For our 12-week internship program, interns are allowed to work remotely from an alternative location for up to 2 weeks. Interns are also invited to work out of the CrowdStrike office located closest to their remote location.

Time Commitment: Interns are expected to work part-time, 10-20 hours per week, during standard business hours.

Start & End Dates: August - November 2026

What You’ll Do:

• Support a wide variety of data collection activities spanning multiple source types and collection methods.

• Build and maintain automated collection pipelines leveraging APIs and web scraping techniques across open and closed sources.

• Configure and manage collection tooling to ensure reliable and efficient data acquisition.

• Conduct and evaluate open source research and exploratory data analysis on various cyber security topics supporting CrowdStrike customers.

What You'll Need:

• Currently enrolled in a 4-year University course with at least 1-2 years of study remaining after the internship. Working towards a BA or BS / MA or MS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Security, Information Assurance, Information Security Management, Intelligence Studies, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Policy, International Relations, Math, Physics, or a related field.

• Graduating in 2027 or 2028.

• Proficient in at least one general-purpose programming language such as Python, or proficiency in analytical languages such as SQL or R.

• Hands-on experience with AI-assisted coding tools and a drive to leverage them effectively to unlock greater value and accelerate delivery.

• Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes.

• Functional or professional fluency in one or more of the following languages: Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese are strongly preferred), Korean (strongly preferred), Spanish (strongly preferred), Arabic, or Farsi.

• An eagerness to learn through hands-on experience and collaborative projects specific to your internship field.

• A passion for extracting insights out of unstructured and ambiguous datasets.

• Appreciation for CrowdStrike’s mission and principled in the concepts of security, trust and safety, and privacy.

• Although CrowdStrike is a primarily remote company, collaboration is intrinsic to the success of our mission. Therefore, the strongest applicants will be those who can communicate effectively and frequently, and work well within a collaborative team environment. 

Bonus Points:

• Interest in cybersecurity or data privacy.

• Some knowledge of OSINT tooling and methodologies.

• Hands-on experience interacting with the deep and dark web.

• Command line tooling.

• Coursework in data warehousing or database systems.

• Desire to rapidly increase skills.

• Crave new and innovative work.

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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.

CrowdStrike is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by law. We base all employment decisions--including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, lay-offs, return from lay-off, terminations and social/recreational programs--on valid job requirements.

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CrowdStrike, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The hourly rate for this position for all U.S. candidates is $28 - $35Expected Close Date of Job Posting is:08-24-2026