[Hiring] Cybersecurity Intern - Application Security @GuidePoint Security

Role Description

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. 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

• Be physically located within the United States during the entire duration of the internship
• Have a basic understanding of information technology, networking, operating systems and security
• Have exposure to one or more programming languages (Python, JavaScript, Java, or similar)
• 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

Requirements

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

This is a part-time, remote paid internship ($20/hr) that is offered as part of the GPSU program supporting our Application Security Practice. Interns are expected to:

• Work a majority of hours between 11am-4pm EST Monday through Friday, ranging from 25-29hrs/wk
• Have a personal computing device and access to high-speed internet during working hours

Benefits

• Group Medical Insurance options:
  • Zero Deductible PPO Plan (GuidePoint pays 90% of the premium for employees and 70% for family plans)
  • High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (GuidePoint pays 100% of the employees premiums and 75% for family plans)
  • If you choose the High Deductible / HSA plan, GPS will contribute in 4 equal quarterly installments: ($850 per EE annually / $1750 per family annually)
• Group Dental Insurance: GuidePoint pays 100% of the premium for employees and 75% of family plans
• 12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program
• Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance
• Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment
• Pet Benefit Option