Capital One Former Discover Intern Cyber Security Development Program Associate - United States, Virginia, Arlington 530250159
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Key Role Details
Full-time new hires for this role will start as a cohort in a rotational program in August 2026
This role is a full-time associate position within an 18-month rotational program, designed as a career accelerator to foster the next generation of leading cyber talent
Participation in the program requires that you are located in the continental United States with in-person attendance at your assigned location, in accordance with Capital One’s
Basic Qualifications
Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, a Bachelor’s degree or higher with an expectation that you will complete your most recent full-time degree program by August 2026 or earlier
Preferred Qualifications:
Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, a Bachelors or higher in a technical and/or quantitative discipline, including computer science, computer engineering, cyber security, information assurance, information systems, information technology, or mathematics
Understanding of cyber security concepts such as: operating systems analysis (MS Windows/MacOS) and network forensics (Kali Linux)
Knowledge of the basics of network security and protocols (e.g., encryption, firewalls, authentication, perimeter protection)
Strong interest in cybersecurity and a desire to explore multiple domains before specializing
Knowledge of cyber security principles, networking, operating systems, and security concepts
Coursework in IT fundamentals, cloud security, cryptography, network security, and/or data security
Knowledge of industry-standard cybersecurity frameworks (NIST Cybersecurity Framework, MITRE ATT&CK)
Hands-on experience or coursework in digital forensics (Kali Linux), malware analysis, or incident response
Strong analytical, quantitative, problem solving and conceptual skills
Strong interpersonal, leadership and communication skills
Basic programming skills or experience in one or more of the following areas: Java, Python, C#, C/C++, JSON, SQL, PL/SQL, Shell scripts)
As a Cyber Security Associate within our Cyber Security Development Program, you’ll dive into a wide range of real-world challenges across cloud infrastructure, networks, platforms, and application security. Whether you are on the front-lines in defending systems against evolving threats, assessing network security configurations, or monitoring for intrusions, your work will have a direct impact on securing our digital environment. You’ll play a critical role in evaluating cyber risks, and may support compliance initiatives, or shape security policies that govern enterprise-wide protection. You may conduct penetration tests, assess vulnerabilities, or design defenses to harden our systems. You may assess and analyze cyber data to understand weaknesses in our defenses and opportunities to the security posture of our environment. You may evaluate risks, support compliance initiatives (NIST, ISOI), and contribute to security policy development. Or you might be working to manage and maintain the upkeep of a computer network within Capital One. Our Cyber associates collaborate closely with associates in Cyber, Technology, the lines of business, and risk management offices. You'll have the freedom to explore different roles, teams, and technologies while zeroing in on the cyber career that's right for you. Designed as a career accelerator to foster the next generation of cyber defenders and digital risk leaders, the CSDP empowers you to explore your passion, build deep technical skills, and become a future cyber leader. .
As a Cyber Security Associate within our Cyber Security Development Program, you’ll dive into a wide range of real-world challenges across cloud infrastructure, networks, platforms, and application security. Whether you are on the front-lines in defending systems against evolving threats, assessing network security configurations, or monitoring for intrusions, your work will have a direct impact on securing our digital environment. You’ll play a critical role in evaluating cyber risks through rotational assignments such as:
Supporting compliance initiatives and shaping security policies that govern enterprise-wide protection
Conducting penetration tests, assessing vulnerabilities, or designing defenses to harden our systems
Analyzing cyber data to understand weaknesses in our defenses and opportunities to improve the security posture of our environment
Our Cyber associates collaborate closely with associates in Cyber, Technology, the lines of business, and risk management offices. You'll have the freedom to explore different roles, teams, and technologies while zeroing in on the cyber career that's right for you. Designed as a career accelerator to foster the next generation of cyber defenders and digital risk leaders, the CSDP empowers you to explore your passion, build deep technical skills, and become a future cyber leader..
What to expect:
A challenging role where you’ll collaborate with a diverse and passionate team of talented cyber security professionals
Mentorship and training through meetups, conferences, and tech talks to build out your skillset on topics such as networking, software development, systems engineering, financial and risk analysis, security intelligence
Exposure to Technology and Cyber executives and a diverse network
The opportunity to rotate roles and work with a variety of tools and technologies
Volunteer and social events with other new college hires
Incredible benefits like continuing education tuition reimbursement, 401K matching, discount associate stock purchase program and more
Our associates flourish in our open culture where diversity of ideas and collective wisdom prevail. We proudly bring together associates with different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences to challenge the status quo. We’re focused on helping associates live well—physically, financially and emotionally. When you join us, we support you and those who are most important to you, offering full coverage for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents. We’ve designed our benefits program to be flexible, comprehensive and consistent across our organization. From health and fitness centers and discounts, to training and professional development programs—and much more—you’ll discover that Capital One is committed to helping you live your best life.
Continuous Learning:
We’re here to help you gain knowledge both on the job and in the classroom. Our engineers have access to continuous learning through our very own Tech College, a world-class learning hub that offers both online and in-person classes across 7 disciplines—Agile, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Data, Machine Learning & AI, Mobile and Software Engineering
McLean, VA: $135,000 - $135,000 for Associate, Cyber Technical Plano, TX: $123,000 - $123,000 for Associate, Cyber TechnicalThis role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.
If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1-800-304-9102 or via email at . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
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