Cyber Security Development Program Associate – 2025

Center 1 (19052), United States of America, McLean, Virginia

Cyber Security Development Program Associate – 2025

Key Role Details

• Full-time new hires for this role will start as a cohort in a rotational program in August 2025.

• 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 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 (https://www.capitalonecareers.com/a-hybrid-work-model-at-capital-one-101#::text=How%20our%20hybrid%20model%20works,independent%20and%20heads%2Ddown%20work.) .

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization, or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, or another type of work authorization).

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 2025 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

• Desire to pursue a career in cybersecurity

• 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, honey pots, perimeter protection)

• Coursework in IT fundamentals, cloud security, cryptography, network security, and/or database security

• Strong analytical, quantitative, problem solving and conceptual skills

• Strong interpersonal, leadership and communication skills

• Working level programming skills or experience in one or more of the following areas: Java, Python, C#, C/C++, JSON, Visual Basic, SQL, PL/SQL, Shell scripts

Cyber Security Development Program – 2025

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. So, let’s do something great together. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxoIT5WTJWs) Want to learn more? Check out the low-down on our high-tech – https://www.capitalone.com/tech .

As a Cyber Security Associate within our Cyber Security Development Program, you’ll work on assessing, challenging and advising on infrastructure, network, platform, and software security services in the cloud. You may work in the front-lines in defending networks to analyze any security risk, install firewalls and encryptions, as well as monitor systems for any breach. You might work to perform tests on networks, probe their security, and come up with ways to defend the system against any vulnerabilities. Or you might be working to manage and maintain the upkeep of a computer network within Capital One. Our Cyber associates will collaborate closely with associates in Cyber, Technology, the lines of business, and risk management offices. You will evaluate and make recommendations to bolster and secure Capital One’s cybersecurity. You’ll have the freedom to explore different roles, teams, and technologies while zeroing in on the career that’s right for you. Designed as a career accelerator to foster the next generation of leading talent, the CSDP provides you the framework to develop world-class technical skills and gain a comprehensive understanding of technology.

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

• Fun social and volunteer events with other new college hires

• Incredible benefits like continuing education tuition reimbursement, 401K matching, discount associate stock purchase program and more

Life at Capital One

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.

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website (https://www.capitalonecareers.com/benefits) . Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.

This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.

No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, citizenship, immigration status, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City’s Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.

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