GuidePoint Security University - Internship Program
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Federal Cybersecurity Internal - A GuidePoint Security internship sets up participants as professionals in cybersecurity. Participants develop technical competency while learning life skills about consulting work and common practices for navigating the challenges of delivering cyber work to various types of customers.
GuidePoint Security welcomes all service members with a computing or security background. Potential candidates are encouraged to explore different specialties within cybersecurity to find the best fit for them. We tailor each internship based on the individual's needs, with all participants completing foundational cybersecurity training and business development courses before being placed in a focus area to gain more specialized skills. Focus areas include: Application Delivery, Application Security, Cloud Security, Data Security, Digital Forensics, Governance, Identity Management, Incident Response, Network Security, Security Automation, Security Engineering, Security Operations, and Threat Intelligence.
Open to all MOS / ratings / AFSCs.
TS/SCI and willing to work on-site in northern Virginia following separation, for those wishing to attain full-time positions after the internship. Intern must have a basic understanding of networking and computing, along with knowledge of common security frameworks and tools. Security experience is a plus.
Skillbridge internship is entirely remote and computer is provided for the intern.
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Interview prep for this program▸
- ▸ "How many of your past SkillBridge interns received full-time offers?" — a serious program knows the number.
- ▸ "Who will my day-to-day mentor be, and what does week one look like?"
- ▸ "The listing says 91 - 120 days — can that flex to my approved window if my command shortens it?"
- ▸ "Is relocation expected for a full-time offer, or can I convert where I am?"
- ▸ Confirm the eligibility notes above — ask exactly what they need from you and when.
- ✓ Your projected start window and separation date (from your profile)
- ✓ Your command's approval status — even "packet drafted" signals you're serious
- ✓ Your civilian-translated resume bullets (generate them here)
- ✓ A written training-plan ask — you'll need it for your packet anyway