Job Title:

2025 US Summer Internship - Threat Intelligence Analyst

Requisition ID:

R024233

Job Description:

Threat Intelligence Analyst Intern

Internship Opportunities 

All internships will be conducted in-person. Hosting managers will determine when and how often interns work in the office Monday-Friday (relocation services and living stipend provided to all interns).  

Potential internship location(s): Sherman Oaks, CA

Threat Intelligence Analyst Internship: In this role, intern can expect to learn open-source intelligence (OSINT) research, collection, reporting and OSINT tooling. As well as covert research practices, social engineering, social network analysis and conducting threat assessments. 

• Data collection, organization, analysis and reporting
• Social Engineering and threat actor Behavioral Analysis  
• Investigative research, threat actor lead generation, intelligence reporting and briefing

We are a team of two responsible for all intelligence collection and investigative activities concerning external threats to the Call of Duty franchise within game security. No day is the same 

• Setting up covert research profiles and embedding oneself into the threat landscape to conducting research, social engineering and intelligence collection for distilled reporting. 
• Examine and build out the legacy threat actor landscape, conduct social network analysis and provide analysis on key threat actors.
• Build and maintain social network analysis chart concerning current threat landscape.
• Provide daily and weekly updates to game security teams regarding threat actor activities.
• Conduct open-source research to identify leads and build profiles on known threat actors.

Requirements:

• Pursuing an associates, bachelors, masters, or PhD and graduating December 2025 – July 2026 
• Available to participate in a 12-week internship starting in late-May or mid-June 
• Currently residing in the US or open to relocating oneself to the US 
• Proficient in Excel and Google Sheets (organization, formulas, analysis and integration into link analysis tools or SQL database)
• Experience with high volume of open-source information/data collection, analysis and reporting

• Experience or training conducting social network analysis
• Experience or training social engineering and threat actor behavioral analysis  
• Experience or training conducting threat assessments
• Experience with, or understanding of, the handling of sensitive information and the importance of need-to-know protocol among reporting parties
• Ability to work collaboratively on team projects as well as independently
• Keen attention to detail; organizational thoroughness and heavy research documentation is key

 We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! At Activision Blizzard, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply. 

Your Platform  

We are looking for talented and innovative students to join our team for the 2025 summer. All interns will receive a meaningful project and an unparalleled experience. We’ll provide the tools and resources you need to learn new skills/technology while you collaborate with some of the best in the gaming industry. The challenging and creative work you do throughout your internship will directly impact the team you are contributing on. In addition to your day-to-day work, you’ll participate in intern exclusive Learning & Development and social events (virtual and in-person). 

All internships will be conducted in-person. Hosting managers will determine when and how often interns work in the office. All interns will have the option to opt into relocation services (flights, trains, or car mileage reimbursement). Additionally, all interns will be provided with a living stipend to supplement housing, utility, commuting, and miscellaneous costs. 

   

Our World  

Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI), is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, Candy Crush™ and Bubble Witch™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet! 

Our ability to build immersive and innovate worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment.  We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered! 

The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners. 

Activision Blizzard is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to [email protected] General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest. 

Rewards

We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered!  Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:

• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;
• 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
• Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
• Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
• If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.

Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company.  You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $20.00 - $50.00 Hourly. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role’s range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.