Cybersecurity Presales Intern - GPSU/Heartland (Tulsa)
Core
Intern supporting GuidePoint Security's Heartland region presales team with hands-on experience in certification, client engagement, and technical writing.
Role type
Cybersecurity Presales Intern
Builds
Presales materials, demos, and technical discussions for Fortune 500 and U.S. government clients
Domain
Cybersecurity / Information Security
Required skills
Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, HTTP/S, subnetting, VLANs, firewalls, routing), Operating systems (Windows, Linux), Core security concepts (CIA triad, authentication/authorization, encryption, attack vectors), Cloud basics (AWS/Azure/GCP), Technical writing, Communication
Preferred skills
Cybersecurity community participation, Existing certifications (CompTIA ITF+, A+, Network+, Security+), SIEM/vulnerability scanner exposure, Basic scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash), Customer-facing experience
Technologies
Security+, Network+, CySA+, HackTheBox, TryHackMe, SIEM, Vulnerability scanners, Endpoint security tools, AWS, Azure, GCP, Python, PowerShell, Bash
Responsibilities
Build certification foundation with company-sponsored vouchers, Complete hands-on lab work in networking, OS, cloud, and security, Participate in CTF platforms (HackTheBox, TryHackMe), Gain exposure to SIEM and vulnerability scanning tools, Shadow senior consultants on client engagements, Attend internal presales and delivery meetings, Practice explaining technical concepts to non-technical audiences, Support preparation of presales materials and demos, Practice technical writing for executive summaries and findings reports, Research and document partner solution mappings to client challenges
Seniority
Intern