Cybersecurity Presales Intern – GPSU, Heartland

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +37 more states.

📋 Description

• Establish a foundation for certification through exams sponsored by the company

• Engage in practical labs covering networking, operating systems, cloud technology, and security

• Take part in Capture The Flag (CTF) platforms such as HackTheBox and TryHackMe

• Acquire hands-on experience with SIEM, vulnerability scanning, and endpoint security tools under the guidance of a mentor

• Observe senior consultants during actual client engagements

• Attend internal meetings related to presales and project delivery

• Enhance skills in articulating technical concepts to non-technical audiences in client interactions

• Assist in the preparation of presales materials, demonstrations, and technical discussions

• Develop technical writing abilities, including drafting executive summaries and findings reports

• Cultivate knowledge of vendor-specific products

• Investigate and document partner solutions aligned with client security issues

• Keep records of lab work, observations during engagements, and lessons learned

⛳️ Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently obtained a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related field; candidates with an Associate's degree who have engaged in self-study and practical lab work, as well as those with non-traditional backgrounds possessing equivalent knowledge, will be considered

• Basic understanding of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, HTTP/S, subnetting, VLANs, firewalls, and routing fundamentals

• Demonstrated leadership qualities, such as leading student organizations or industry clubs

• Proficient in navigating both Windows and Linux environments, with command-line skills

• Familiarity with essential security concepts, including the CIA triad, the distinction between authentication and authorization, basic encryption, and common attack vectors

• Basic knowledge of at least one major cloud service provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and an understanding of the shared responsibility model

• Evidence of self-directed learning through home labs, CTFs, blogs, or personal projects

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences

• Open to coaching and receptive to feedback

• A self-starter with a collaborative, team-focused approach

• Demonstrates professional maturity: punctual, dependable, responsive, and well-presented in client-facing situations

• Must reside within the United States for the duration of the internship

• Expected to work 20–29 hours per week during standard business hours, supporting the Central Time Zone

• Personal computing device and reliable high-speed internet required during work hours

• Not available to candidates residing in Alaska, California, Hawaii, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Washington, or Wyoming

🏝️ Benefits

• Company-sponsored exam vouchers for certifications, including Security+, Network+, CySA+, and cloud certifications

• Paid internship opportunity

• Option for in-person onboarding in Tampa, FL

• Possibility of full-time employment following the internship

• Primarily remote workforce (U.S. based only)

• Group medical insurance options available for full-time employees only

• Group dental insurance for full-time employees only

• 12 corporate holidays and Flexible Time Off (FTO) for full-time employees only

• Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance for full-time employees only

• Eligibility for a retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment for full-time employees only

• Pet Benefit Option available for full-time employees only