Professional Services Pathfinder Intern - Summer 2027 (Arlington, VA)

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:

• IN-PERSON: The Professional Services Explorer Intern Internship is in-person, requiring attendance at the CrowdStrike Arlington, VA office three days per week (Tuesday-Thursday) for the duration of the program.

Time Commitment:

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

Start & End dates:

• Wednesday, June 2 - Friday, August 20, 2027

About the Role:
Pathfinder internship program can lead to a full-time offer beginning after one’s graduation from university. CrowdStrike is searching for forward-thinkers geared towards a future in cybersecurity.

What You'll Do:
The program for 2027 will be a fully Incident Response (IR) / Strategic Advisory Services (SAS) hybrid schedule and will include the below topics. We will also include additional soft skills development and shadowing opportunities. Mentoring, project work and the capstone project will still be part of the program.

• Host forensics
• Falcon
• FFC
• Cloud
• TTX
• Assessments

What You'll Need:

• Must be currently enrolled and completed at least 2 years at a 4-year undergraduate university by the start of the internship, working towards a degree in computer science, cybersecurity, technical buildout and other similar roles; however, you do not need to be majoring in these areas or have any formal training. Graduating Spring 2028 (May/June).

• Interested in a career that involves frequent communication with internal colleagues and external customers on a daily basis.

• Have an investigative mindset, a desire to find and stop evil, and keep up with the latest vulnerabilities and breaches.

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

What You'll Learn:

• Command-line interfaces (Windows, Linux, MacOS, or any combination of those)
• Scripting languages (PowerShell, Python 3, etc.)
• Forensic analysis methodology and artifacts
• Strategies and tools to rapidly analyze 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

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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About Us

CrowdStrike was founded in 2011 to fix a fundamental problem: The sophisticated attacks that were forcing the world’s leading businesses into the headlines could not be solved with existing malware-based defenses. Founder George Kurtz realized that a brand new approach was needed — one that combines the most advanced endpoint protection with expert intelligence to pinpoint the adversaries perpetrating the attacks, not just the malware.