Cybersecurity Presales Intern – GPSU, Heartland

GuidePoint Security

. Build a certification foundation through company-sponsored exams .

Posted 10/14/2026part-timeRemote • United StatesEntry Level💰 $20 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates foundational knowledge in Networking, Cybersecurity, and Cloud Computing, with the ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to non-technical audiences. Engages in self-directed learning and practical application through hands-on labs and CTF platforms.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In CybersecurityFoundational Networking KnowledgeUnderstanding Of Core Security ConceptsCommand-Line Proficiency In Windows And LinuxBasic Understanding Of Cloud Providers

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Hard Skills

NetworkingTCP/IPDNSDHCPHTTP/SVLANsFirewallsRouting BasicsCloud ComputingSecurity Concepts

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCoachableSelf-StarterCollaborative MindsetProfessional Maturity

Tools & Technologies

SIEM ToolsVulnerability Scanning ToolsEndpoint Security ToolsHackTheBoxTryHackMe

Industry Keywords

CybersecurityInformation TechnologyInformation SystemsCloud ProvidersShared Responsibility Model

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityDNSFirewallsGoogle Cloud PlatformLinuxTCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build a certification foundation through company-sponsored exams
Complete hands-on labs 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 under mentorship
Shadow senior consultants on real client engagements
Attend internal presales and delivery meetings
Practice explaining technical concepts to non-technical audiences in client-facing settings
Support presales materials, demos, and technical discussions
Practice technical writing, including executive summaries and findings reports
Build vendor-specific product knowledge
Research and document partner solutions mapped to client security challenges
Document lab work, engagement observations, and lessons learned

Requirements

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, and non-traditional backgrounds with equivalent knowledge, will be considered
Foundational knowledge of networking, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, HTTP/S, subnetting, VLANs, firewalls, and routing basics
Leadership tendencies, such as leading student organizations or industry clubs
Comfort navigating Windows and Linux, with command-line proficiency
Understanding of core security concepts, including the CIA triad, authentication vs. authorization, encryption basics, and common attack vectors
Basic understanding of at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and the shared responsibility model
Self-directed learning demonstrated through home labs, CTFs, blogs, or personal projects
Strong communication skills and ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
Coachable and open to feedback
Self-starter with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
Professional maturity: punctual, reliable, responsive, and presentable in client-facing settings
Must be physically located within the United States for the entire internship
Expected to work 20–29 hours per week during standard business hours supporting the Central Time Zone
Personal computing device and high-speed internet access during working hours
Not available to candidates living in Alaska, California, Hawaii, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Washington, or Wyoming

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company-sponsored exam vouchers, including Security+, Network+, CySA+, and cloud certifications
Paid internship
Optional in-person onboarding in Tampa, FL
Potential for full-time employment at the end of the internship
Remote workforce primarily (U.S. based only)
Group Medical Insurance options for full-time employees only
Group Dental Insurance for full-time employees only
12 corporate holidays and Flexible Time Off (FTO) for full-time employees only
Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance for full-time employees only
Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment for full-time employees only
Pet Benefit Option for full-time employees only