Cloud Security Intern (GPSU)

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.

About This Opportunity

Are you passionate about cloud technology and looking to make a real impact while gaining invaluable multi-cloud experience? Join our dynamic Cloud Security team for a 6-month internship where you'll be at the intersection of cloud security, process innovation, and cutting-edge AI implementation!

What Makes This Role Unique

• Multi-Cloud Exposure: Work directly with Practice Leads across AWS, Azure, GCP, Automation, and AI initiatives
• End-to-End Process Improvement: Drive meaningful change by optimizing our team's technical and operational workflows
• Hands-On AI Development: Help build AI chatbots and other innovative solutions that empower our consultants
• Real-World Impact: See your contributions directly enhance our service delivery and team effectiveness

Your Role & Responsibilities

• Embed within our consultancy team to understand existing processes and improvement opportunities
• Collaborate with the Process Improvement Lead to standardize and optimize workflows
• Document and normalize best practices across cloud platforms and security domains
• Design and implement innovative solutions (including AI chatbots) to facilitate knowledge sharing
• Support the broader team in developing scalable, repeatable processes that drive growth

What You'll Gain

• Deep understanding of cloud security professional services delivery models
• Practical experience in process design and AI implementation
• Industry-recognized certifications and specialized training opportunities
• Valuable professional connections with cloud security experts

Are you a good fit for the role? We are looking for candidates eager to begin their journey within the security industry. Qualified candidates will:

• 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 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

 

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

  Internship Details and Expectations:

This is a part-time, remote paid internship ($20hr) that is expected to start in December 2025 with a duration of 6 months. 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

While the internship does allow flexible hours, interns will often be required to attend trainings and shadowing opportunities between the hours of 11am - 4pm EST, Monday - Friday. It is vital for the intern's development to attend these events, so we can only accept candidates who are largely available during these hours. For more information on our GPSU program, please visit our website.

 

 

 

 

The below perks are for those that join GuidePoint Security for full-time employment only. 

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