Overwatch Intern - Research - Summer 2027

CrowdStrike; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

401k matching

Mentors from across the company

Job summary

CrowdStrike is seeking a Research Intern for the SCAR team (OverWatch) to contribute to novel detection tooling and threat hunting research. The hybrid role is based in our Austin, TX or Arlington, VA offices, with two days on-site weekly and remote work as needed.

You will work with engineers, researchers, and security experts on innovative projects to accelerate learning and impact. The internship emphasizes hands-on prototyping, learning operating systems, networking, and cloud tech, plus

Qualifications

• Must be currently working towards a Bachelor’s degree. Graduating in 2028.
• Demonstrate passion for cybersecurity through coursework or activities.
• Required: Programming experience (Python/Go/Java).

Responsibilities

• Research and develop technology in support of cybersecurity threat hunting.
• Support a key machine learning project focused on threat hunting capabilities.
• Contribute to ongoing R&D projects and shadow team members to learn threat hunting methodologies.

Skills

Python

Go

Java

Machine learning

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

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.

Location & Work Arrangement

• HYBRID: The Overwatch Internship operates on a hybrid model, requiring interns to work a mixed schedule of remote and 3 days in-person attendance. Interns must attend the CrowdStrike Austin, TX or Arlington, VA office for team meetings, collaboration sessions, and other essential events.

Time Commitment

Interns are expected to work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, during standard business hours.

Start & End Dates

• Cohort 1: Wednesday, May 26, 2027 - Friday, August 13, 2027
• Cohort 2: Wednesday, June 2 2027 - Friday, August 20, 2027
• Cohort 3: Monday, June 14, 2027 - Friday, September 3, 2027

About The Role

The OverWatch Research and Development team, known as the Strategic Counter-Adversary Research (SCAR) team, conducts applied research, unbounded by specific technologies, to enhance our ability to expose and counter adversaries’ activities through the development of novel detection technologies and tooling to optimize analyst workflows. The team consists of Engineers, Researchers, and Subject Area Experts who work together to conceive, design, prototype, and implement novel tooling. The position for the internship is as a Research Intern, taking part in innovation research and prototype development. The SCAR internship is a hybrid remote role based out of CrowdStrike’s Austin, TX or Arlington, VA office. The intern is expected to work from the CrowdStrike office two times a week and should be within travel distance from the office.

What You’ll Do

• Research and develop technology in support of cybersecurity threat hunting
• Support a key machine learning project focused on enhancing threat hunting capabilities
• Contribute to various ongoing R&D team projects as required
• Shadow different members of the team to gain exposure to threat hunting methodologies

What You’ll Need

• Must be currently working towards a Bachelor’s degree. Graduating in 2028.
• Demonstrate passion for cybersecurity through one or more of the following:
• 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)
• Extracurricular activities (e.g., capture-the-flag competitions, cybersecurity clubs)
• Required: Programming experience
• Preferred: Coursework or personal projects
• Key languages: Python, Go, Java
• Also considered: Data analysis languages (e.g., R) on a case-by-case basis
• Required: Ability to quickly learn technical concepts in fields like operating systems, networking, and cloud technologies.
• Required: Strong work ethic and ability to work on teams and independently.
• Preferred: Data analysis or machine learning experience.
• Be self-motivated and actively seek opportunities for growth
• Desire to rapidly accelerate their skills
• Crave new and innovative work
• Be able to complete technical tasks with minimal supervision
• Desire to develop both technical and soft skills
• Contribute to a positive work environment, and have a can-do attitude
• Be seeking a career in cybersecurity and/or security engineering
• Bring a willingness to build, improve and innovate solutions to interesting technical problems
• Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes.

Bonus Points

• Understanding of machine learning concepts and applications in security
• Experience with security analytics platforms or SIEM technologies
• Familiarity with common attack frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, etc.)
• Knowledge of cloud security concepts
• Experience with automation frameworks and orchestration tools
• Have an investigative mindset and a desire to find and stop evil
• Keep up with the latest vulnerabilities and breaches

From a technical perspective, it is desired (but not required) that candidates:

• Be comfortable with command-line interfaces (Windows, Linux, macOS, or any combination of those)
• Have experience with data analysis and visualization tools
• Have experience developing either front-end or back-end software
• Be acquainted with strategies and tools to rapidly analyse large sets of logs (such as Splunk, ELK, etc.)

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

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