About CrowdStrike

CrowdStrike is a global leader in cybersecurity, protecting the people, processes, and technologies that power modern organizations. Since 2011, our mission has remained unwavering: stop breaches before they happen. We've redefined security with the world's most advanced AI-native platform, the Falcon platform, which delivers cloud-native protection powered by cutting-edge artificial intelligence and machine learning. Our customers across all industries rely on CrowdStrike to keep their businesses operational, communities safe, and lives moving forward without interruption.

As a mission-driven company, CrowdStrike fosters a remote-first culture that empowers every CrowdStriker with flexibility and autonomy to own their careers. We prioritize innovation, customer obsession, and community impact, making us the go-to choice for top talent in cybersecurity.

Role Overview

The Intelligence Intern - Targeted Intrusion (Remote) position is a 12-week paid internship from June 1st to August 21st, ideal for penultimate-year university students graduating in 2027. Based in the United Kingdom and fully remote, this role sits within CrowdStrike's Counter Adversary Operations team, specifically the Technical Analysis Cell (TAC) Targeted Intrusion team. Here, you'll dive into researching nation-state adversary operations through reverse engineering, malware analysis, and intelligence production.

This highly technical internship combines intelligence analysis with deep-dive reverse engineering to track targeted intrusions and state-sponsored threats. You'll contribute to expanding CrowdStrike's global threat coverage, developing actionable insights, and creating finished intelligence products that give customers a decisive advantage against adversaries.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Analysis

Discover, investigate, and track advanced cyber intrusions, documenting your findings meticulously. Enhance CrowdStrike's understanding of intrusion tools and malware by performing reverse engineering, including unpacking, code reconstruction, and logic analysis. Develop custom tools to automate malware reverse engineering and threat actor tracking. Create host-based and network-based signatures for large-scale threat hunting, detection, and monitoring.

Intelligence Reporting

Produce high-quality threat intelligence reports tailored for diverse audiences, including executives and technical teams. Provide actionable mitigation and detection guidance. Collaborate across CrowdStrike Intelligence teams and beyond to coordinate adversary tracking, support incident response, and inform mitigation strategies.

Qualifications & Requirements

Essential Qualifications

To thrive in this role, you must be actively enrolled in your penultimate year of a Computer Science, Cyber Security, or related field university program, targeting a 2027 graduation. Proficiency with reverse engineering tools like disassemblers, decompilers, and debuggers is required, along with hands-on experience in processes such as malware unpacking and code logic reconstruction. Strong knowledge of programming and scripting, particularly Python, is essential.

You'll need the ability to communicate complex technical and non-technical concepts clearly in written, verbal, and graphical formats. Exceptional problem-solving skills and a team-oriented mindset are non-negotiable.

Bonus Qualifications

Stand out with experience interpreting raw network data, developing network signatures, custom protocol decoders, or decryption tools. Familiarity with targeted intrusions, nation-state adversary tracking, or an intelligence background will give you an edge. We're open to talented malware researchers or reverse engineers eager to rapidly upskill in these areas.

Benefits & Perks

As an Intelligence Intern, enjoy market-leading compensation with equity awards, paid holidays (including your birthday), and professional development opportunities like workshops, tech talks, and the Executive Speaker Series. Receive continuous support from assigned mentors across the company.

Participate in companywide initiatives such as FalconFIT wellness programs, Employee Assistance Programs, and volunteer opportunities. Build connections through Employee Networks and geographic groups. Experience a vibrant remote-first culture with ownership of impactful projects that directly advance CrowdStrike's mission.

Career Growth

CrowdStrike's University Recruiting program is designed to cultivate future industry leaders. This internship provides structured exposure to high-impact work alongside seasoned professionals. Gain real-world experience in threat intelligence and reverse engineering, build a portfolio of contributions to global threat tracking, and network with experts. Many interns transition to full-time roles, accelerating their careers in cybersecurity.

Leverage mentorship, feedback loops, and skill-building resources to rapidly expand your expertise. Our remote-first culture ensures you can grow from anywhere in the UK while contributing to projects that stop breaches worldwide.

Why Join CrowdStrike

Join a company at the forefront of cybersecurity innovation, where your work directly combats nation-state adversaries and protects organizations globally. With the Falcon platform's AI-native capabilities, you'll work on cutting-edge technology that sets the standard for breach prevention. Our remote-first culture offers unparalleled flexibility, while our commitment to employee ownership fosters limitless passion and innovation.

Be part of a team fanatically dedicated to customers, community, and each other. This internship isn't just experience—it's your launchpad to a career stopping breaches and shaping the future of security.

Role FAQs

Is this role remote?

Yes, this is a fully remote position open to candidates in the United Kingdom.

What is the duration and timing?

The 12-week internship runs from Monday, June 1st to Friday, August 21st.

Do I need prior experience in targeted intrusions?

Preferred but not required—we welcome motivated reverse engineers ready to learn rapidly.

What salary can I expect?

Competitive market-leading pay with equity, estimated based on UK cybersecurity intern rates.

Who is eligible?

Penultimate-year students in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or related fields (2027 grads).