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Cybersecurity Presales Intern - GPSU/Heartland (Tulsa)
About this role
GuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions and services that help organizations make better decisions and minimize risk. By taking a three-tiered, holistic approach for evaluating security posture and ecosystems, GuidePoint enables some of the nation’s top organizations, such as Fortune 500 companies and U.S. government agencies, to identify threats, optimize resources and integrate best-fit solutions that mitigate risk.
Overview As part of the GPSU program, we are seeking a Cybersecurity Presales Intern to support GuidePoint Security's Heartland region. In this role, you will get hands-on experience in three core areas: certification and technical foundations, presales and client engagement, technical delivery and writing, and vendor knowledge. Experienced practitioners will mentor you directly on real work, not simulations. You don't need prior experience in this exact role, but you do need technical aptitude, a habit of learning on your own, and real curiosity about cybersecurity.
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.
You will work with the Heartland presales team, shadowing senior consultants on client engagements and attending internal presales and delivery meetings to learn the business. This internship is a pathway to full-time employment. Candidates who show competence and cultural fit may receive a full-time offer, with a growth path to Pre-Sales Cybersecurity Technical Advisor and a long-term path toward CISSP-level certifications and senior advisory roles.
Responsibilities Certification & Technical Foundation 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 Presales & Client Engagement 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 Technical Writing & Vendor Knowledge 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 Qualifications Pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related field.