Summer Intern – Threat Intelligence, US

Summer Intern – Threat Intelligence, US
Position Title: Threat Intelligence Intern (paid)
Department: Threat Intelligence
Job Type: Full-time (40 hours per week), non-exempt, hourly
Internship Duration: Beginning June 15, up to and including 12 months
Work Schedule: Hybrid/remote with at least four days in office required per week
Location: Reston, VA

OUR MISSION

To advance the cybersecurity and resilience of the global financial system.

OUR CULTURE

At FS-ISAC, how we work matters as much as what we do. We believe in:

• Strengthening collaboration across FS-ISAC, its membership, and strategic partners.
• Teamwork and collective success.
• Humility and curiosity to grow, learn, and continuously improve.
• Role modeling a culture of open, constructive feedback – both giving and receiving.
• Acting with integrity and accountability, upholding our policies, and making principled decisions that reflect our commitment to doing what is right.

POSITION SUMMARY

This internship will offer direct exposure to the intelligence function at the center of global financial sector cybersecurity, working alongside analysts who track, synthesize, and disseminate threat intelligence to member institutions around the world. A background check is required prior to the start date.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Research and analyze cyber threats, threat actors, and campaigns targeting the financial sector using open-source and FS-ISAC sourced intelligence.
• Contribute to the development of intelligence products and analytical outputs for FS-ISAC members.
• Apply structured analytical frameworks, including MITRE ATT&CK, to assess and organize intelligence findings.
• Monitor threat landscape developments relevant to the financial sector and summarize key findings for internal teams.
• Collaborate with analysts and intelligence professionals across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC.
• Present work and findings to senior leadership at the end of the program.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a rising junior, senior or graduate student currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program, with a concentration in cybersecurity, computer science, information science, political science, international relations, or a closely related discipline.
• Consumer-level understanding and utilization of basic AI tools.
• Strong research and analytical writing skills with the ability to synthesize large volumes of information into clear, structured outputs.
• Familiarity with threat intelligence concepts, OSINT methodologies, or the MITRE ATT&CK framework preferred, but not required.
• Genuine interest in the financial sector threat landscape, not just cybersecurity broadly.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This is a hybrid internship. The intern must report to Reston, VA office up to four days per week. Interns are expected to maintain a professional work environment and be able to perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Responsibilities may be modified or assigned as business needs evolve.