University - 2027 Summer Games Cyber Security Intern - Annapolis Junction, MD

Booz Allen Hamilton; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton, located in Annapolis Junction, MD, invites applications for the 2027 Summer Games Cyber Security Intern program. This on-site internship blends competitive teamwork with mentorship from senior leaders, solving real-world cybersecurity challenges while leveraging Booz Allen’s products and engagement models.

The program culminates in a Challenge Cup presentation to leadership. Candidates should have cybersecurity experience in an academic setting, knowledge of OSI networking,

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.

Skills

Cybersecurity experience

Networking concepts (OSI model)

Virtualization

Linux and Windows systems

Secret clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM (Technology, Engineering, or Math)

Job description

University - 2027 Summer Games Cyber Security Intern - Annapolis Junction, MD

The Summer Games is an innovative internship program that attracts some of the nation's best and brightest students. The goal is to develop a breakthrough idea or solution for one of our customer's most pressing, complex, and multidimensional problems while developing valuable technical skills. This competitive and collaborative program attracts thousands of applicants each year. Simulating a real-world startup accelerator environment, the interns are divided into teams, each working on a different challenge project. Throughout the Games, interns receive mentorship from senior leaders, solve problems using Booz Allen's products and unique engagement models, and leverage the power of collaboration in a team environment. The summer culminates with a final Challenge Cup competition and presentation to senior leadership. A past winner took the challenge of helping blind individuals navigate by using new technology and developing a business and market penetration plan. Teams have also helped to develop an app that gives military commanders an easy way to track real-time and open-source information about developing situations, including sudden attacks, fighting human trafficking, and even tracking the spread of a disease worldwide.

You Have:

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 or Spring 2027, or Winter or Spring 2028

Nice If You Have:

Ability to produce technical documentation and create design artifacts Possession of excellent critical thinking and analytical skills Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Compensation

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