About the role#
The Cybersecurity Presales Intern role is part of the GuidePoint University program. You will work with the Heartland presales team to gain hands-on experience in technical foundations, client engagement, and vendor knowledge. This position serves as a pathway to full-time employment for candidates who show technical aptitude and cultural fit.
What you'll do#
- Build a certification foundation with company-sponsored exam vouchers.
- Complete hands-on lab work in networking, operating systems, cloud, and security.
- Participate in CTF platforms such as HackTheBox and TryHackMe.
- Gain exposure to SIEM, vulnerability scanning, and endpoint security tools.
- Shadow senior consultants on client engagements and attend internal meetings.
- Explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Support the preparation of presales materials, demos, and technical discussions.
- Practice technical writing, including executive summaries and reports.
- Build vendor-specific product knowledge and document partner solutions mapping.
- Document lab work and engagement observations.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related field.
- Associate's degree candidates with self-study and lab work or non-traditional backgrounds with equivalent knowledge will be considered.
- Foundational knowledge of networking (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, HTTP/S, subnetting, VLANs, firewalls, routing).
- Comfort navigating Windows and Linux with command-line proficiency.
- Understanding of core security concepts (CIA triad, authentication vs. authorization, encryption, attack vectors).
- Basic understanding of AWS, Azure, or GCP and the shared responsibility model.
- Habit of self-directed learning and strong communication skills.
- Professional maturity, including being punctual, reliable, and responsive.
- Collaborative, team-oriented mindset and openness to feedback.
- Preferred: Active participation in cybersecurity communities, existing certifications (CompTIA ITF+, A+, Network+, Security+), exposure to SIEM or vulnerability scanners, basic scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash), and previous customer-facing experience.
Location & details#
- Term: Winter 2027 (January 11 - April 2, 2027).
- Modality: Remote (must be physically located within the United States).
- Hours: 20-29 hours per week during standard Central Time business hours.
- Requirements: Must have a personal computing device and high-speed internet access. Candidates should be located near Tulsa, OK, or be willing to relocate there for potential follow-on full-time hire.
- Exclusions: This position is not available for residents of Alaska, California, Hawaii, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Washington, or Wyoming.
About GuidePoint Security
GuidePoint Security is an IT services and consulting firm focused on cybersecurity. Founded in 2011 and based in Reston, Virginia, the company employs over 1,300 people. It provides expertise and solutions to help organizations assess risk and manage their security posture. The firm serves a client base that includes government agencies and large corporations.
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