Cybersecurity Presales Intern - GPSU/Heartland (Tulsa)

GuidePoint Security is seeking a Cybersecurity Presales Intern to support its Heartland region. The intern will build technical cybersecurity foundations, shadow consultants on client engagements, assist with presales materials and technical discussions, and develop technical writing and vendor knowledge.

What you'll do:

• Build a certification foundation with company-sponsored exam vouchers, including Security+, Network+, CySA+, and cloud certifications
• Complete hands-on lab work to strengthen skills in networking, operating systems, cloud, and security
• Take part in CTF platforms such as HackTheBox and TryHackMe to build practical offensive and defensive skills
• Gain exposure to SIEM, vulnerability scanning, and endpoint security tools in lab and real-world settings under mentorship
• Shadow senior consultants on real client engagements, gaining early exposure to professional security consulting
• Attend internal presales and delivery meetings to learn how GuidePoint scopes, sells, and delivers solutions
• Practice explaining technical concepts to non-technical audiences in client-facing settings under mentorship
• Support the preparation of presales materials, demos, and technical discussions alongside the Heartland team
• Practice technical writing, including executive summaries and findings reports
• Build vendor-specific product knowledge aligned to GuidePoint's technology partnerships
• Research and document how partner solutions map to common client security challenges
• Document lab work, engagement observations, and lessons learned to support your own growth and the team's knowledge base

What they're looking for:

• You must be pursuing or have recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related field
• We will also consider Associate's degree candidates who show self-study and lab work
• Non-traditional backgrounds are welcome to apply, including career changers, military veterans, and self-taught candidates, as long as they show equivalent knowledge
• Foundational knowledge of networking, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, HTTP/S, subnetting, VLANs, firewalls, and routing basics
• Comfort navigating both 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 (phishing, malware, ransomware, social engineering)
• Basic understanding of at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and the shared responsibility model
• A habit of self-directed learning, shown through home labs, CTFs, blogs, or personal projects
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Coachable and open to feedback
• A self-starter who looks for work without being told, and has a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
• Professional maturity: punctual, reliable, responsive, and presentable in client-facing settings

Benefits:

• Company-sponsored exam vouchers, including Security+, Network+, CySA+, and cloud certifications
• Experienced practitioners will mentor you directly on real work, not simulations
• Remote workforce primarily (U.S. based only, some travel may be required for certain positions, working on-site may be required for Federal positions)
• For full-time employees only: Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan (GuidePoint pays 90% of the premium for employees and 70% for family plans (spouse/children/family) or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (GuidePoint pays 100% of the employees premiums and 75% for family plans (spouse/children/family). If you choose the High Deductible / HSA plan, GPS will contribute in 4 equal quarterly installments: ($850 per EE annually / $1750 per family annually (includes spouse/children/family options)
• For full-time employees only: Group Dental Insurance: GuidePoint pays 100% of the premium for employees and 75% of family plans
• For full-time employees only: 12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program
• 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