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GuidePoint Security · 1 month ago

GPSU Cybersecurity Summer Internship

Reston, VA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$20/hr - $20/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

GuidePoint Security is a rapidly growing cybersecurity firm that provides trusted expertise and solutions to organizations. The internship role involves working closely with experts to deliver cybersecurity services and gain hands-on experience in various projects and training.

Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologySecurity

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Work closely with industry-leading subject matter experts to provide first-class cyber security services

Complete in-house training programs while working on projects to enhance security knowledge and skills

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

Qualification

Information securityNetworkingOperating systemsCertificationsMotivatedEager to learnCollaborative

Required

Be physically located within the United States during the entire duration of the internship

Be enrolled full-time in a college or university with an expected graduation in 2026/2027

Have a basic understanding of information technology, networking, operating systems and security

Have a genuine passion for information security

Be motivated and eager to learn new skills

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

Have a personal computing device and access to high-speed internet during working hours

Be largely available during the hours of 11am - 4pm EST, Monday - Friday

Benefits

Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan (GuidePoint pays 90% of the premium for employees and 70% for family plans (spouse/children/family) or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (GuidePoint pays 100% of the employees premiums and 75% for family plans (spouse/children/family) and GPS will contribute in one lump sum: ($500 per EE annually / $1000 per family annually (includes spouse/children/family options)

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