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University - Summer 27, Cybersecurity Analyst Intern
The Opportunity:
Contribute to the evolving field of cybersecurity and help organizations stay ahead of emerging threats. As a Cybersecurity Analyst Intern, you'll work alongside experienced professionals to research, analyze, and address real-world security challenges, vulnerabilities, and risks. You'll gain hands-on experience applying cybersecurity concepts to realistic scenarios, analyzing technical data, documenting findings, and communicating recommendations to technical and business audiences. You'll collaborate with teammates to develop solutions that strengthen security for clients across industries.
Our program features cybersecurity challenges inspired by real-world events and evolving threats, including securing critical infrastructure, investigating incidents, and analyzing emerging risks. These experiences are designed to build the technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills needed to defend against cyber adversaries.
You may take on roles such as Security Analyst, Incident Responder, Threat Intelligence Analyst, or Data Analyst, each offering a different perspective on how security teams identify risks, investigate threats, and develop solutions. You'll apply what you've learned through coursework, labs, competitions, and personal projects to solve cybersecurity problems, while strengthening your technical and communication skills in real-world client environments. Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required.
Ready to help organizations stay ahead of evolving cyber threats?
Join us. The world can't wait.
You Have:

• Experience conducting basic cybersecurity research, analysis, or technical problem-solving through coursework, projects, labs, competitions, internships, or personal projects
• Experience using Microsoft Office tools, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams
• Experience using a scripting or programming language, such as Python, Java, JavaScript, C, C++, Assembly, Perl, R, or Bash, through coursework, assignments, or personal projects
• Ability to analyze information, identify problems, and research and propose potential solutions
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Ability to review, write, and discuss technical information and documentation
• Scheduled to obtain a Bachelor's degree between Winter 2027 and Spring 2029

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with cybersecurity analysis, security operations, incident response, threat intelligence, vulnerability management, or cybersecurity disciplines
• Experience analyzing cybersecurity, network, system, or other technical data
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, security principles, and industry best practices
• Knowledge of cybersecurity tools or technologies used for network analysis, vulnerability assessment, threat analysis, or security monitoring
• Ability to identify and solve complex problems involving rapidly changing technologies and cybersecurity threats
• Ability to capture and communicate business and technical concepts, challenges, findings, and solutions
• Possession of excellent critical thinking and analytical skills
• Possession of excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

Compensation
At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.
Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $53,000.00 to $108,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
Identity Statement
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
Candidate AI Usage Policy
AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.
Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
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