Cybersecurity Intern – Application Security

GuidePoint Security

. Complete in-house training programs .

Posted 10/8/2026internshipRemote • United StatesEntry Level💰 $20 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates a foundational understanding of information technology, networking, operating systems, and security, with exposure to programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, or Java. Shows a genuine passion for information security and a commitment to continuous learning through training and certifications.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Information Technology KnowledgeProgramming Language ExposureCybersecurity PassionHands-On Technical DevelopmentAI-Enabled Tools Familiarity

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Hard Skills

Information TechnologyNetworkingOperating SystemsSecurityPythonJavaScriptJavaCode AnalysisTechnical DevelopmentCybersecurity Certifications

Soft Skills

MotivationEagerness to LearnCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

AI-Enabled ToolsHigh-Speed Internet

Industry Keywords

CybersecuritySecurity ResponseIn-House TrainingVendor TrainingGuidePoint University

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityJavaJavaScriptPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Complete in-house training programs
Work closely with industry-leading subject matter experts to provide cybersecurity services
Work on projects that enhance security knowledge and skills
Support the GuidePoint University program and Application Security Practice
Gain hands-on technical development, real-world security response experience, collaborative project experience, and team/position shadowing
Participate in partner-led vendor training and certifications

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be physically located within the United States for the entire internship
Basic understanding of information technology, networking, operating systems, and security; resume and application must clearly reflect this knowledge
Exposure to one or more programming languages, including Python, JavaScript, Java, or similar
Interest in reading and analyzing code
Genuine passion for information security
Motivation and eagerness to learn new skills
Willingness to learn and use AI-enabled tools
Demonstrated efforts toward entering cybersecurity, such as obtaining certifications, attending trainings, pursuing formal education, participating in industry organizations, or contributing to personal or industry projects
Must not live in Alaska, California, Hawaii, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Washington, or Wyoming
Must have a personal computing device and access to high-speed internet during working hours
Must work the majority of hours between 11am and 4pm EST, Monday through Friday
Must be available for 25–29 hours per week

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid internship
Partner-led vendor training and certifications
Hands-on technical development
Real-world security response experience
Collaborative project work
Team and position shadowing
Personal computing device and high-speed internet access required for work
Remote work arrangement
12 corporate holidays and Flexible Time Off (FTO) program
Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance
Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment
Pet Benefit Option
Group medical insurance options (listed perks explicitly for full-time employment only)
Group dental insurance (listed perks explicitly for full-time employment only)