U.S. Department of Homeland Security

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is a federal agency responsible for domestic security. It oversees several national security functions including counter-terrorism, emergency management and disaster response, infrastructure security, border control, and cybersecurity.

Hiring Timeline

  • Cybersecurity and analyst internships through CISA and the DHS Cybersecurity Internship Program tend to follow a fall application cycle.

  • Law enforcement components post positions on a rolling basis tied to academy class schedules.

Upcoming Events

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Engagement Programs

  • DHS Cybersecurity Internship Program — paid internships for students pursuing cybersecurity, computer science, or related degrees

  • CISA internships — opportunities focused on critical infrastructure and federal network protection

  • DHS Pathways Programs — internship and recent graduate tracks across policy, analysis, and management roles

  • Law enforcement roles — generally require meeting age, citizenship, and fitness requirements ahead of application

Networking Contacts

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