Summer Associate Internship (Penetration Testing)

Location: Pensacola, FL, United States

Summer Associates within the Adversarial Security Practice (ASP) may work on a variety of projects that strengthen Navy Federal’s offensive security, detection, and resilience capabilities. 

 

Potential projects include:

• Researching and developing new penetration testing methodologies
• Evaluating AI-powered security testing and attack simulation tools; creating threat-informed purple team, red team, or adversary emulation frameworks
• Developing security testing automation and reporting solutions; enhancing governance, procedures, and playbooks for penetration testing and remediation validation
• Performing research on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques; supporting documentation and process improvements across the Secure Innovation & Resiliency (SIR) organization
• Designing strategic cybersecurity capabilities that improve collaboration between offensive and defensive security teams.

 

The Summer Associate Program is a 12-week internship program beginning in May 2027 and ending in August 2027. Students will work on impactful projects and meaningful work during their internship. To qualify for this position, applicants must be currently pursuing a degree from an accredited college or university and have an anticipated graduation date of December 2027 or later.

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Disclaimers: Navy Federal reserves the right to fill this role at a higher/lower grade level based on business need. An assessment may be required to compete for this position. Job postings are subject to close early or extend out longer than the anticipated closing date at the hiring team’s discretion based on qualified applicant volume. Navy Federal Credit Union assesses market data to establish salary ranges that enable us to remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range, based on your experience, location and market position. For additional details regarding compensation and benefits, review the Benefits page of the Navy Federal Career Site.

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Bank Secrecy Act: Remains cognizant of and adheres to Navy Federal policies and procedures, and regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act.

The Adversarial Security Practice (ASP) is part of Navy Federal’s Secure Innovation & Resiliency (SIR) organization and is responsible for conducting penetration testing, red team operations, remediation validation, and other adversarial security assessments to identify and help remediate vulnerabilities before they can be exploited. ASP partners with technology, development, and cybersecurity teams to improve security controls, validate defenses, and strengthen the organization’s overall security posture. A Summer Associate on the team will gain hands-on exposure to offensive security operations, security research, penetration testing activities, and strategic cybersecurity initiatives while working alongside experienced security professionals. The associate will also complete a meaningful project that delivers lasting value through research, process improvement, or security capability development.