About the role#
As a Cybersecurity Presales Intern in the Heartland region, you will gain hands-on experience in technical foundations, client engagement, and vendor product knowledge. You will work directly with senior consultants on real client projects rather than simulations. This program serves as a pathway to potential full-time employment, offering a growth trajectory toward technical advisory and senior security roles.
What you'll do#
- Build a certification foundation using company-sponsored exam vouchers.
- Complete hands-on lab work focused on networking, operating systems, cloud, and security.
- Participate in CTF platforms like HackTheBox and TryHackMe.
- Shadow senior consultants during client engagements and internal meetings.
- Explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Support the preparation of demos, presales materials, and technical discussions.
- Practice technical writing, including findings reports and executive summaries.
- Research and document how partner solutions address client security challenges.
- Gain exposure to SIEM, endpoint security, and vulnerability scanning tools.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related fields. Candidates with an Associate's degree or non-traditional backgrounds who demonstrate equivalent knowledge and lab experience are encouraged to apply.
- Foundational networking knowledge, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, HTTP/S, subnetting, VLANs, and routing basics.
- Proficiency in both Windows and Linux command-line environments.
- Understanding of core security concepts such as the CIA triad, authentication, authorization, encryption, and common attack vectors.
- Basic familiarity with a major cloud provider like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- A habit of self-directed learning, such as personal projects, blogs, or home labs.
- Strong communication skills, professional maturity, and a coachable mindset.
Location & details#
- Term: Winter 2027 (January 11 to April 2, 2027).
- Modality: Remote (must be located in the United States, with a preference for candidates near Tulsa, Oklahoma).
- Commitment: 20-29 hours per week during standard Central Time business hours.
- Equipment: You must provide your own high-speed internet and personal computing device.
- Note: This position is not available to 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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