GPSU Cybersecurity Spring Internship

About the role

GuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions and services that help organizations make better decisions and minimize risk. As an intern at GuidePoint Security, you will work closely with industry-leading subject matter experts to provide first-class cyber security services. Interns will complete in-house training programs, while working on projects to enhance their security knowledge and skills.

Internship experience

Interns will gain experience through:

• Hands-On Technical Development
• Real-World Security Response
• Collaborative Project Work
• Team and Position Shadowing
• Partner-led Vendor Training and Certifications

Qualifications

Are you a good fit for the role? We are looking for candidates eager to continue their journey within the security industry. Qualified candidates will:

• Be physically located within the United States during the entire duration of the internship
• Be available for full-time hire no later than September 2027
• Be able to attend the mandatory in-person onboarding hosted in Tampa, FL (all expenses paid)
• Have a basic understanding of information technology, networking, operating systems and security – resume and application must clearly reflect this knowledge in order to be considered
• Have a genuine passion for information security
• Be motivated and eager to learn new skills
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and use AI-enabled tools
• Have demonstrated efforts toward entering cybersecurity, which may include:
  • Obtaining certifications
  • Attending trainings
  • Pursuing a formal education
  • Participating in industry organizations
  • Contributing to personal or industry projects

This position is not available for candidates living in the following states: Alaska, California, Hawaii, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Washington and Wyoming.

Internship details and expectations

This is a part-time, remote paid internship ($20/hr) that is offered as part of a GPSU cohort running from January 11 – April 2, 2027. Interns are expected to:

• Work a majority of hours between 11 am–4 pm EST Monday through Friday, ranging from 25–29 hrs/wk
• Attend the mandatory in-person onboarding in Tampa, FL from January 11 – January 14, 2027 (all expenses paid)
• Have a personal computing device and access to high-speed internet during working hours

While the internship does allow flexible hours, interns will often be required to attend trainings and shadowing opportunities between the hours of 11 am – 4 pm EST, Monday – Friday. It is vital for the intern’s development to attend these events, so we can only accept candidates who are largely available during these hours.

Evaluation process

• GPSU team receives and reviews applications as they are submitted
• Selected candidates will be invited to conduct a 2.5 hour virtual technical assessment
• Candidates who successfully complete the technical assessment will be invited to a 1-hour technical interview
• Candidates who meet all criteria will be evaluated for potential placement