Cybersecurity Intern (Summer 2025)

About Sands Capital:

We are an active, long-term investor in leading innovative businesses globally. Our approach combines analytical rigor and creative thinking to identify high-quality growth businesses that are creating the future. Through an integrated investment platform spanning venture capital, growth equity and public equity, we provide growth capital solutions to institutions and fund sponsors in more than 40 countries (detailed on our website www.sandscapital.com).

About the Cybersecurity Intern Role:

Sands Capital is seeking a motivated Cybersecurity Intern who will work on our Technology Team with our Security Operations Center (SOC) engineers to monitor threats, triage alerts, scan the environment, and keep the enterprise secure through automation and systems integration.

Our internship program serves to identify motivated and talented undergraduate students who will gain relevant skills and knowledge through the internship. The 2025 summer internship program will run from June 2, 2025 to August 8, 2025.

Work Expectations:

The work location for this role is expected to be Sands Capital’s headquarters in Arlington, Virginia at a minimum of four days per week in-office (specifically, Tuesdays through Thursdays, and another day of choice). Please know that the hybrid schedule is subject to change, as directed by our Executive Management Team, at any time.

Position Responsibilities:

• Monitoring, building, and triaging detections within our cybersecurity systems using a SIEM and other detection platforms;
• Assisting with periodic security testing and scanning of network and systems, including phishing tests, network system scans, and security validation;
• Designing, assessing, and enforcing security and operational best practices across the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and DevOps deployments;
• Analyzing security intelligence to determine applicability within the environment;
• Developing other automations or reports to improve security communication to the CISO and other Cyber-focused members of the team;
• Performing other position responsibilities, as needed; and
• Exhibiting behaviors consistent with Sands Capital’s Mission, Values, and culture.

Position Qualifications:

• 2^nd or 3^rd year undergraduate students interested in exploring a career in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Information Systems, or Computer Science;
• Knowledge of vulnerability management, alert triage, and SIEM operations;
• Understanding of security concepts such as IDS/IPS, firewalls, access control, and secure software development practices;
• Knowledge of scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell);
• Understanding of Azure public cloud, containers, and infrastructure as code standards; and
• Query Languages or API use knowledge (nice to have).

Required Behavioral Characteristics:

Identified below are Behavioral Characteristics that the firm holds in high regard and believes are critical for high performing individuals and teams at Sands Capital: 

• Having impeccable integrity;
• Exhibiting superior client service skills (to include both internal and external clients);
• Exhibiting strong interpersonal skills;
• Demonstrating a strong work ethic in a fast-paced, professional environment;
• Operating with a high degree of initiative, self-discipline, and motivation;
• Being able to collaborate and work effectively as part of a team, while also being able to work independently with a high degree of efficiency and accuracy;
• Assuming the best of others; and
• Being motivated by a job well-done.

Sands Capital’s Values:

Identified below are Values the firm holds in high regard and believes are critical for high-performing individuals and teams at Sands Capital:

• Integrity & Trust: Do what is right, not what is popular. Deliver on commitments.
• Client-Centered: Always act in the best interest of our clients.
• Commitment to Excellence: Strive to learn and improve. Implement best practices.
• Focus: Identify and concentrate on “what matters”.
• Long-Term Perspective: Appreciate that time allows sound decisions to demonstrate their worth. Avoid short-term thinking.
• Independent Thinking: Have the courage to develop and articulate your own convictions. Debate others openly and honestly.
• Teamwork: Collaborate to gather facts, develop perspective, build conviction, and support timely decision-making.
• Positive “Can-Do” Attitude: Demonstrate a willingness to tackle any task.
• Graciousness: Reflect kindness and courtesy at all times.
• Balance: Enjoy your work while balancing professional activities with interests beyond the firm.
• Meritocracy: Know that talent and achievement will drive your success at Sands Capital.

How to Apply:

To be considered, candidates must submit a resume that specifically outlines your qualifications for the position. If you wish to apply for this position, please do so via Sands Capital’s Careers page at http://sandscapital.com/careers/.

Salary:

Sands Capital offers competitive compensation (and generous benefits for interns who exceed 90 days of employment or otherwise meet the relevant eligibility criteria as determined by Sands Capital’s benefit plan documents). For this role, the hourly rate ranges from $20/hour to $30/hour and will be determined by the candidate’s grade level as well as relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Sands Capital is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and staff members. For our staff members, equal opportunity includes access to the benefits and privileges that the firm provides to staff members generally. We appreciate the value diversity brings to Sands Capital and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all staff members.

We evaluate and select qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Discrimination of this kind is also strictly prohibited by a variety of federal, state, and local laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

View the “Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law” poster here and its supplement here.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to pregnant individuals, individuals with disabilities, and/or individuals needing accommodation for sincerely held religious beliefs. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to emiller@sandscap.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.