Fortress FastLane Internship Program — 2027

About the role

Fortress is building its 2027 internship pipeline early to connect with talented students now. Apply today or meet us at the UCF Internship Job Fair on October 1, 2026, and we’ll be in touch when positions open. The Fortress FastLane Internship Program (2027) is based in Orlando, FL with remote/hybrid options. Compensation is $25/hour for part‑time or full‑time roles. Open to students currently pursuing a bachelor’s or graduate degree (not available to current Fortress employees). Interns will work across departments on real‑world projects, develop professional skills, and be positioned for a direct pipeline to full‑time employment in mission‑critical areas such as cybersecurity, critical infrastructure protection, and related fields.

Responsibilities

• Support team deliverables, commitments, and objectives within your assigned department
• Collaborate with internal partners and cross‑functional teams on meaningful projects
• Develop professional skills through hands‑on exposure to real client and business challenges
• Communicate effectively and professionally within your team and with cross‑functional partners
• Demonstrate adaptability, initiative, and a growth mindset throughout the internship
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Availability for a paid internship in 2027 (part‑time or full‑time)
• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program
• Basic AI proficiency, including the ability to use approved AI tools responsibly when permitted by Fortress policy
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new tools, teams, and workflows
• Experience in, or aptitude for, a customer/client‑facing environment
• Strong curiosity, work ethic, and desire to learn
• Ambition, drive, sharp vision, and a great attitude

Qualifications

• Proven working experience or strong academic/internship exposure in your area of interest
• Interest in national security, technology, or critical infrastructure protection

Skills

• Cybersecurity — Supply chain risk analysis, threat intelligence, vendor control assessments, compliance
• Product — Product management, solutions engineering, automation, customer value
• Marketing — Brand, content, digital marketing, demand generation
• Human Resources — Recruiting, people operations, HR compliance
• Finance — FP&A, accounting, financial operations
• Legal — Contracts, compliance, risk management

Benefits

• Remote and hybrid working environment
• Competitive pay structure
• Medical, dental, vision plans
• Company‑paid life, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Professional growth opportunities through succession planning, upskilling, and certifications
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Employee Referral Programs
• Company Sponsored Events

Pay

$25/hour (competitive pay structure)

Schedule

Part‑time or full‑time availability for the 2027 paid