Cyber Security Internship Program - Summer 2027

This is a full-time paid internship program spanning ten weeks from June through August 2027. Participation requires in-person attendance at your assigned location in the continental United States, in accordance with Capital One’s hybrid working model. Interns will be evaluated for a full-time position within our rotational programs, with a start date one year following the internship completion. Capital One will not sponsor new applicants for employment authorization or provide immigration-related support for this position.

About the Role

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. You’ll dive into real-world challenges across domains such as cloud infrastructure, networks, platforms, and application security. Projects may include cyber data analysis, automation, network defense, vulnerability assessments, and risk management. You’ll work alongside Cyber associates to support network defense, offensive security, and cyber risk assessments, evaluating and recommending improvements to bolster Capital One’s cybersecurity.

Here’s what to expect during your 10-week internship:

• A challenging role collaborating with a diverse and passionate team of cybersecurity professionals
• Mentorship and training through meetups, conferences, and tech talks on networking, software development, systems engineering, financial and risk analysis, and security intelligence
• Exposure to Technology and Cyber executives and a diverse professional network
• Opportunities to rotate roles and work with a variety of tools and technologies
• Fun social and volunteer events with other college interns

Capital One’s Tech College offers continuous learning through online and in-person classes across disciplines like Agile, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Data, Machine Learning & AI, Mobile, and Software Engineering.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or higher with an expected graduation date of August 2028 or earlier
• Must be continuing in the same course of study following the internship

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Expected completion of your most recent full-time degree program by August 2028 or earlier
• Must remain in the same course of study following the internship

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a technical and/or quantitative discipline (e.g., computer science, computer engineering, cybersecurity, 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 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 (e.g., 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: Java, Python, C#, C/C++, JSON, SQL, PL/SQL, Shell scripts
• Experience leveraging interactive AI tooling to accelerate productivity, beyond basic code completion

Pay

The annualized full-time salary for this role is as follows (prorated for the internship duration):

• McLean, VA: $140,000
• Plano, TX: $127,000

Candidates hired for other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location.

Benefits

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial, and other benefits to support total well-being. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website.