Cybersecurity Presales Intern - GPSU/Heartland (Tulsa)

GuidePoint Security is seeking a Cybersecurity Presales Intern to support its Heartland region as part of the GPSU program.

In this role, you will gain hands-on experience in three core areas: certification and technical foundations, presales and client engagement, and technical delivery and writing, and vendor knowledge. You will be mentored by experienced practitioners on real work, not simulations.

Responsibilities:

• 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
• Participate 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

Qualifications:

• Pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related field
• Foundational knowledge of networking, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, HTTP/S, subnetting, VLANs, firewalls, and routing basics
• Exemplifying leadership tendencies, such as leading student organisations or industry clubs
• Comfort navigating both Windows and Linux, with command-line proficiency
• Understanding of core security concepts, including the CIA triad, authentication vs. authorisation, encryption basics, and common attack vectors
• 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

Internship Details and Expectations:

• Part-time, remote paid internship ($20/hr) that runs for 12 weeks
• Optional in-person onboarding in Tampa FL during the first week
• Potential for full-time employment at the end of the internship
• Located near Tulsa, OK, or be willing to relocate there for follow-on full-time hire
• Physically located within the United States for the entire internship
• Work 20-29 hrs/wk during standard business hours supporting the Central Time Zone
• Have a personal computing device and high-speed internet access during working hours