Position Title: Threat Intelligence Intern (paid)
Department: Threat Intelligence
Job Type: Full-time (40 hours per week), non-exempt, hourly
Internship Duration: June 15-August 7, 2026 **
Work Schedule:** Hybrid/remote with at least two days in office required per week
Location: Reston, VA **
**OUR MISSION
To advance the cybersecurity and resilience of the global financial system.
OUR CULTURE
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 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 US and EMEA.
- Present work and findings to senior leadership at the end of the program.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be a rising junior or senior currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program, with a concentration in cybersecurity, information science, political science, international affairs, or a closely related discipline .
- Consumer-level understanding and utilization of AI tools .
- Familiarity with threat intelligence concepts, OSINT methodologies, or the MITRE ATT&CK framework preferred .
- Strong research and analytical writing skills with the ability to synthesize large volumes of information into clear, structured outputs.
- 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 three 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.