Cyber Security Internship Program - Summer 2027
Capital One
- Location
- McLean, VA
- Employment
- Internship
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Intern
- Posted
- 15h ago
Skills
About this role
Role
Details This is a full-time paid internship program spanning ten weeks from June through August 2027. 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 (e.g. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-3, and O-1, or any other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer ).
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 2028 or earlier For example: If you are graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in May 2027 and are also currently enrolled in a full-time Master’s degree program with an expected graduation date of May 2028, 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 Bachelor’s degree or higher in a technical and/or quantitative discipline, including computer science, computer engineering, cyber security, information assurance, information systems, information technology, or mathematics Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles, network concepts, digital forensics, and operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux). Knowledge of the basics of network security and protocols (e.g., encryption, firewalls, authentication, perimeter protection) Strong interest in cybersecurity and a desire to explore multiple domains before specializing Coursework in IT fundamentals, cloud security, cryptography, network security, and/or data security Knowledge of industry-standard cybersecurity frameworks (NIST Cybersecurity Framework, MITRE ATT&CK) Hands-on experience or coursework in digital forensics, malware analysis, or incident response Strong analytical, quantitative, problem solving and conceptual skills Strong interpersonal, leadership and communication skills Basic programming skills or experience in one or more of the following areas: Java, Python, C#, C/C++, JSON, SQL, PL/SQL, Shell scripts) Experience leveraging interactive AI tooling to accelerate productivity, utilizing capabilities beyond basic code completion Cyber Security Internship Program - 2027 At Capital One, we consider ourselves the bank a technology company would build. We’re delivering best-in-class innovation so that our 65 million customers - and counting - can manage their finances with ease. Our reality and vision empower our engineers to use artificial intelligence and machine learning to transform real-time data, software, and algorithms into financial clarity. That’s what sets us apart - and we want you to join our journey. We’re all-in on the cloud and are a leader in the adoption of open source, RESTful APIs, microservices, and containers. We build our own products and release them with a speed and agility that allows us to get new customer experiences to market quickly. We’re going boldly where no bank has gone before. And, as a founder-led company, we’re inspired to make, break, do, and do good . So, let’s do something great together. Want to learn more? Check out the low-down on our high-tech - https://www.capitalone.com/tech As a Cyber Intern within the Cyber Security Internship Program, you’ll join a dynamic and immersive program designed to give you hands-on experience across a variety of cybersecurity functions. As an intern, you’ll