Cyber Security Development Program Associate

Cyber Security Development Program Associate - 2027

• Full-time new hires for this role will start as a cohort in a rotational program in August 2027
• 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 hybrid working model

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization, or offer any immigration related support for this position (e.g. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-3, and O-1, or any other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).

• 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 2027 or earlier

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a technical and/or quantitative discipline, including computer science, computer engineering, cyber security, information assurance, information systems, information technology, or mathematics
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles, network concepts, digital forensics, and operating systems (Windows, macOS, 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
• 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, 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)
• Experience leveraging interactive AI tooling to accelerate productivity, utilizing capabilities beyond basic code completion

Cyber Security Development Program - 2027

At Capital One, we consider ourselves the bank a technology company would build. We’re delivering best-in-class innovation so that our 65 million customers - and counting - can manage their finances with ease. Our reality and vision empower our engineers to use artificial intelligence and machine learning to transform real-time data, software, and algorithms into financial clarity. That’s what sets us apart - and we want you to join our journey.

We’re all-in on the cloud and are a leader in the adoption of open source, RESTful APIs, microservices, and containers. We build our own products and release them with a speed and agility that allows us to get new customer experiences to market quickly. We’re going boldly where no bank has gone before. And, as a founder-led company, we’re inspired to make, break, do, and do good.

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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
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