Cybersecurity Intern: Real-World Defense & Innovation

Booz Allen Hamilton; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in the United States offers a Summer Games Cyber Security Intern program, inviting top students to tackle real-world challenges under senior mentorship. Teams collaborate in a startup-like environment, culminating in a Challenge Cup presentation to leadership.

The role requires cybersecurity experience, OSI networking knowledge, virtualization familiarity, and ability to obtain a Secret clearance, with a bachelor’s degree expected by Winter 2027/Spring 2027 or 2028.

Qualifications

• Experience in cybersecurity, including in an academic environment.
• Knowledge of networking concepts, including the OSI model.
• Knowledge of virtualization.
• Knowledge of Linux and Windows systems.
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
• Scheduled to obtain a Bachelor’s degree in a Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics field by Winter 2027 or 2028, Spring 2027 or 2028.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Networking concepts

Virtualization

Linux/Windows systems

Secret clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Technology/Engineering/Mathematics

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton in the United States offers a Summer Games Cyber Security Intern program, inviting top students to tackle real-world challenges under senior mentorship. Teams collaborate in a startup-like environment, culminating in a Challenge Cup presentation to leadership.

The role requires cybersecurity experience, OSI networking knowledge, virtualization familiarity, and ability to obtain a Secret clearance, with a bachelor’s degree expected by Winter 2027/Spring 2027 or 2028.