Cybersecurity Presales Intern - GPSU/Heartland (Tulsa)

Centro Escolar University; Tulsa (OK); Remote; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship $20/hr

Remote work in Central Time Zone

Optional in-person onboarding Tampa,FL

Path to full-time after internship

Job summary

Centro Escolar University invites driven students to join a paid part-time cybersecurity internship in the Heartland team. The role focuses on hands-on labs, certification prep, and real-world client exposure.

You will shadow senior consultants, participate in presales discussions, and document findings to support your growth and the team’s success. Remote CST hours with optional in-person onboarding in Tampa are available.

Qualifications

• The candidate is pursuing or has recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, CS, IT, or a related field.
• Foundational networking knowledge: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, HTTP/S, subnetting and routing basics.
• Leadership tendencies from student organizations or industry clubs.
• Comfort with Windows and Linux OS and command-line proficiency.
• Understanding of CIA triad, authentication vs authorization, encryption basics, and common attack vectors.

Responsibilities

• Build certification foundation with company-sponsored exam vouchers (Security+, Network+, CySA+, cloud certifications).
• Complete hands-on lab work in networking, operating systems, cloud, and security.
• Participate in CTF platforms like HackTheBox and TryHackMe to develop offensive and defensive skills.
• Shadow senior consultants on client engagements and attend internal presales and delivery meetings.
• Practice explaining technical concepts to non-technical audiences in client-facing settings.
• Support preparation of presales materials, demos, and technical discussions with the Heartland team.
• Engage in technical writing including executive summaries and findings reports.
• Build vendor-specific product knowledge aligned with GuidePoint's technology partnerships.
• Research and document how partner solutions address common client security challenges.
• Document lab work, engagement observations, and lessons learned to support growth.

Skills

Networking concepts

Leadership

Windows/Linux CLI

Strong communication

Self-directed learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/CS/IT

Associate degree with self-study

Tools

SIEM tools

Vulnerability scanning tools

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Build certification foundation with company-sponsored exam vouchers (Security+, Network+, CySA+, cloud certifications)
• Complete hands-on lab work in networking, operating systems, cloud, and security
• Participate in CTF platforms like HackTheBox and TryHackMe to develop offensive and defensive skills
• Gain exposure to SIEM, vulnerability scanning, and endpoint security tools under mentorship
• Shadow senior consultants on client engagements and attend internal presales and delivery meetings
• Practice explaining technical concepts to non-technical audiences in client-facing settings
• Support preparation of presales materials, demos, and technical discussions with the Heartland team
• Engage in technical writing including executive summaries and findings reports
• Build vendor-specific product knowledge aligned with GuidePoint's technology partnerships
• Research and document how partner solutions address common client security challenges
• Document lab work, engagement observations, and lessons learned to support personal and team growth

About You

The company is looking for candidates who meet the following:

• Pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, IT, Information Systems, or related field; Associate's degree candidates with self-study and lab work, and non-traditional backgrounds with equivalent knowledge are considered
• Foundational knowledge of networking concepts including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, HTTP/S, subnetting, VLANs, firewalls, and routing basics
• Leadership tendencies such as leading student organizations or industry clubs
• Comfortable with Windows and Linux operating systems, including command-line proficiency
• Understanding of core security concepts: CIA triad, authentication vs. authorization, encryption basics, and common attack vectors (phishing, malware, ransomware, social engineering)
• Basic understanding of at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and the shared responsibility model
• Habit of self-directed learning demonstrated through home labs, CTFs, blogs, or personal projects
• Strong communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Coachable, open to feedback, self-starter with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
• Professional maturity: punctual, reliable, responsive, and presentable in client-facing settings

Preferred qualifications include active participation in cybersecurity communities, existing certifications (CompTIA ITF+, A+, Network+, Security+), exposure to SIEM or vulnerability scanning tools, basic scripting skills (Python, PowerShell, Bash), and previous customer-facing experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• Paid part-time internship at $20 per hour for 12 weeks (January 11 - April 2, 2027)
• Remote work supporting Central Time Zone, 20-29 hours per week
• Optional in-person onboarding in Tampa, FL during the first week
• Potential for full-time employment after internship with growth path to Pre-Sales Cybersecurity Technical Advisor and senior advisory roles