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Applications are open for the Capital One Cyber Security Internship Program - Summer 2025. Participation in the internship requires that you are located in the continental United States with in-person attendance at your assigned location, in accordance with Capital One’s hybrid working model, for the duration of the program
Opportunity Details
As a Cyber Intern within the Cyber Security Internship Program, you'll work on assessing, challenging and advising on infrastructure, network, platform, and software security services in the cloud. You may work in the front-lines in defending networks to analyze any security risk, install firewalls and encryptions, as well as monitor systems for any breach. You might work to perform tests on networks, probe their security, and come up with ways to defend the system against any vulnerabilities. Or you might be working to manage and maintain the upkeep of a computer network within Capital One.
The Cyber associates will collaborate closely with associates in Cyber, Technology, the lines of business, and risk management offices. You will evaluate and make recommendations to bolster and secure Capital One's cybersecurity. You'll have the freedom to explore different roles, teams, and technologies while zeroing in on the career that's right for you. The Cyber Security Internship Program provides you the framework to develop world-class technical skills and gain a comprehensive understanding of technology. This is a full-time paid internship program spanning ten weeks from June through August 2025.
Key Role Details
This is a full-time paid internship program spanning ten weeks from June through August 2025.
Participation in the internship requires that you are located in the continental United States with in-person attendance at your assigned location, in accordance with Capital One’s hybrid working model, for the duration of the program
Interns will be evaluated for a full-time position within our rotational programs, with a start date one year following the completion of the internship.
At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization, or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, or another type of work authorization).
Basic Qualifications
Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or higher with an expectation that you will complete your most recent full-time degree program by August 2026 or earlier (for example: If you are graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in May 2025 and are also currently enrolled in a full-time Master’s degree program with an expected graduation date of May 2026, then your most recent full-time degree program is your Master’s degree)
Must be continuing in the same course of study of your most recent full-time degree program following completion of the internship
Preferred Qualifications
Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, a Bachelors or higher in a technical and/or quantitative discipline, including computer science, computer engineering, cyber security, information assurance, information systems, information technology, or mathematics
Desire to pursue a career in cybersecurity
Understanding of cyber security concepts such as: operating systems analysis (MS Windows/MacOS) and network forensics (Kali Linux)
Knowledge of the basics of network security and protocols (e.g., encryption, firewalls, authentication, honey pots, perimeter protection)
Coursework in IT fundamentals, cloud security, cryptography, network security, and/or database security
Strong analytical, quantitative, problem solving and conceptual skills
Strong interpersonal, leadership and communication skills
Working level programming skills or experience in one or more of the following areas: Java, Python, C#, C/C++, JSON, Visual Basic, SQL, PL/SQL, Shell scripts